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 RVU | 9.03 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.02 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.93 |
| Total RVU | 15.98 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$533.73
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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