62270 Diagnosis lumbar spinal puncture
Also known as: lumbar puncture diagnostic, spinal tap diagnostic, cerebrospinal fluid sampling
Diagnostic lumbar or lower spinal puncture for sampling cerebrospinal fluid and diagnostic testing. Does not include therapeutic injection.
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic cerebrospinal fluid analysis in cases of suspected meningitis, encephalitis, or other central nervous system infections.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.19 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 4.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.