62281 Treat spinal cord lesion
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: spinal cord lesion treatment, percutaneous cordotomy
Treatment of spinal cord lesion via percutaneous needle approach at different anatomical level. Includes destructive procedures.
Clinical Context
Used for percutaneous destructive procedures on spinal cord pathology at specific anatomical levels for symptom relief.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.63 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.20 |
| Total RVU | 7.42 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$247.83
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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