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20251 Biopsy vrt bdy open lumbar/crv

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: lumbar vertebral biopsy, cervical vertebral biopsy

Open surgical biopsy of vertebral body in lumbar or cervical spine region to obtain tissue sample from spinal vertebral bone. This procedure accesses cervical or lumbar spinal pathology.

Clinical Context

Used to diagnose infections, malignancies, inflammatory conditions, or metabolic bone diseases affecting cervical or lumbar vertebrae.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU5.58
Practice Expense RVU5.37
Malpractice RVU1.66
Total RVU12.61

Est. Medicare Payment

$421.17

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

PathologyOrthopedic SurgeryNeurosurgery

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