22510 Percutaneous cervicothoracic inject
Also known as: Percutaneous vertebral injection, Image-guided cervicothoracic injection
Percutaneous injection of contrast and/or therapeutic substance into cervicothoracic vertebral body or intervertebral disc, under imaging guidance, performed on a single vertebral segment.
In Plain Language
Needle injection into neck/upper back bone; Image-guided spinal injection
Clinical Context
Used for pain management and therapeutic injection of steroids, local anesthetics, or contrast agents into cervicothoracic vertebrae for diagnostic imaging or discography purposes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.70 |
| Total RVU | 7.70 |
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 7.70, this code ranks in the 49th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 22510?
CPT 22510 (Percutaneous cervicothoracic inject) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous injection of contrast and/or therapeutic substance into cervicothoracic vertebral body or intervertebral disc, under imaging guidance, performed on a single vertebral segment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 22510?
The work RVU for CPT 22510 is 7.70. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Pain Management, Spine Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 22510 used?
Used for pain management and therapeutic injection of steroids, local anesthetics, or contrast agents into cervicothoracic vertebrae for diagnostic imaging or discography purposes.
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