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62287 Dcmprn pq nuc pul 1/mlt lumbar

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: percutaneous decompression lumbar, ligamentum flavum removal

Decompression of spinal cord via percutaneous approach for removal of ligamentum flavum in one or multiple lumbar levels.

Clinical Context

Used for percutaneous decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis caused by ligamentum flavum hypertrophy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU9.03
Practice Expense RVU6.02
Malpractice RVU0.93
Total RVU15.98

Est. Medicare Payment

$533.73

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

Specialties

Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery

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