22511 Percutaneous lumbosacral injection
Also known as: Percutaneous lumbosacral injection, Lumbar discography
Percutaneous injection of contrast and/or therapeutic substance into lumbosacral vertebral body or intervertebral disc, under imaging guidance, performed on a single vertebral segment.
Clinical Context
Performed for diagnostic discography to assess disc integrity and pain generators, or therapeutic injection of steroids and local anesthetics in the lumbosacral region.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 44.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.07 |
| Total RVU | 53.11 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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