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62280 Treat spinal cord lesion

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: spinal cord lesion treatment, cordotomy, cord lesion ablation

Treatment of spinal cord lesion via percutaneous needle approach including destructive procedures for pain relief.

Clinical Context

Used for percutaneous destructive procedures on spinal cord pathology for pain management or symptom relief.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.56
Practice Expense RVU6.90
Malpractice RVU0.26
Total RVU9.72

Est. Medicare Payment

$324.65

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NeurosurgeryPain Management

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