60300 aspiration/injection thyroid cyst
Also known as: thyroid cyst aspiration, fine needle aspiration of thyroid, thyroid cyst injection
Percutaneous aspiration and/or injection of contrast material or medication into a thyroid cyst, typically performed under ultrasound guidance for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic thyroid cysts causing neck mass effect or compressive symptoms. Can be diagnostic (obtain fluid for cytology) or therapeutic (sclerosing agent injection). Often first-line treatment for benign cysts.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.03 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.11 |
| Total RVU | 3.09 |
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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