20612 Aspirate/injection ganglion cyst
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: ganglion cyst aspiration, ganglion injection
Aspiration or injection of a ganglion cyst.
Clinical Context
Used to aspirate fluid from or inject therapeutic agents into ganglion cysts, which are benign fluid-filled tumors typically found on wrists or hands.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.68 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 2.03 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$67.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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