62282 Treat spinal canal lesion
Also known as: spinal canal lesion treatment, canal lesion ablation
Treatment of spinal canal lesion via percutaneous needle approach including destructive procedures.
In Plain Language
spinal canal pain treatment; needle-guided spinal treatment
Clinical Context
Used for percutaneous destructive treatment of lesions within the spinal canal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.27 |
| Total RVU | 2.27 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.27, this code ranks in the 16th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62282?
CPT 62282 (Treat spinal canal lesion) is a Surgery code. Treatment of spinal canal lesion via percutaneous needle approach including destructive procedures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62282?
The work RVU for CPT 62282 is 2.27. This code is primarily used by Neurosurgery, Pain Management. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 62282 used?
Used for percutaneous destructive treatment of lesions within the spinal canal.
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