62268 Drainage spinal cord cyst
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: spinal cord cyst drainage, syrinx drainage, syrinx aspiration
Drainage of spinal cord cyst via needle puncture including aspiration and/or irrigation. May include imaging guidance.
Clinical Context
Used for percutaneous drainage of syrinx or spinal cord cysts causing myelopathy or pain.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.94 |
| Total RVU | 9.53 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$318.30
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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