62269 Needle biopsy spinal cord
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.
In Plain Language
spinal cord tissue sampling; spinal lesion biopsy
Clinical Context
Used for tissue diagnosis of spinal cord lesions suspected of being tumorous, inflammatory, or infectious.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.88 |
| Total RVU | 4.88 |
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 4.88, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62269?
CPT 62269 (Needle biopsy spinal cord) is a Surgery code. Needle biopsy of spinal cord lesion with tissue sampling. May be guided by imaging for precise placement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62269?
The work RVU for CPT 62269 is 4.88. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Pathology.
When is CPT 62269 used?
Used for tissue diagnosis of spinal cord lesions suspected of being tumorous, inflammatory, or infectious.
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