62269 Needle biopsy spinal cord
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: spinal cord biopsy, cord lesion biopsy, spinal biopsy
Needle biopsy of spinal cord lesion with tissue sampling. May be guided by imaging for precise placement.
Clinical Context
Used for tissue diagnosis of spinal cord lesions suspected of being tumorous, inflammatory, or infectious.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 6.65 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$222.11
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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