20615 Treatment of bone cyst
Also known as: bone cyst treatment, cyst aspiration and injection
Treatment of a bone cyst, typically involving aspiration and/or injection of sclerosing agent.
In Plain Language
treatment of fluid-filled bone cyst; cyst drainage and filling
Clinical Context
Indicated for symptomatic bone cysts (simple or aneurysmal) causing pain, pathologic fracture risk, or functional impairment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.27 |
| Total RVU | 2.27 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.27, this code ranks in the 16th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20615?
CPT 20615 (Treatment of bone cyst) is a Surgery code. Treatment of a bone cyst, typically involving aspiration and/or injection of sclerosing agent.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20615?
The work RVU for CPT 20615 is 2.27. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 20615 used?
Indicated for symptomatic bone cysts (simple or aneurysmal) causing pain, pathologic fracture risk, or functional impairment.
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