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.
In Plain Language
needle drainage of thyroid cyst; injection into thyroid cyst
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.95 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.95, this code ranks in the 4th percentile among Surgery codes — 8.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 60300?
CPT 60300 (aspiration/injection thyroid cyst) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous aspiration and/or injection of contrast material or medication into a thyroid cyst, typically performed under ultrasound guidance for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 60300?
The work RVU for CPT 60300 is 0.95. This code is primarily used by interventional radiology, endocrinology, otolaryngology.
When is CPT 60300 used?
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.
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