62272 Therapy spinal puncture drainage csf
Also known as: therapeutic spinal puncture, therapeutic lumbar puncture, spinal drug injection
Therapeutic lumbar or lower spinal puncture including drug administration or cerebrospinal fluid drainage. Includes needle placement.
Clinical Context
Used for therapeutic cerebrospinal fluid withdrawal, drug administration, or pressure relief in intracranial hypertension.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.48 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.47 |
| Total RVU | 6.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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