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.
In Plain Language
spinal fluid removal or medication injection; therapeutic lumbar puncture
Clinical Context
Used for therapeutic cerebrospinal fluid withdrawal, drug administration, or pressure relief in intracranial hypertension.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.54 |
| Total RVU | 1.54 |
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 1.54, this code ranks in the 10th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62272?
CPT 62272 (Therapy spinal puncture drainage csf) is a Surgery code. Therapeutic lumbar or lower spinal puncture including drug administration or cerebrospinal fluid drainage. Includes needle placement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62272?
The work RVU for CPT 62272 is 1.54. This code is primarily used by Neurology, Pain Management.
When is CPT 62272 used?
Used for therapeutic cerebrospinal fluid withdrawal, drug administration, or pressure relief in intracranial hypertension.
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