62292 Njx chemonucleolysis lumbar
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: chemonucleolysis lumbar, chymopapain injection, enzymatic disc dissolution
Injection of chemonucleolysis agent (typically chymopapain) into lumbar intervertebral disc for enzymatic disc dissolution.
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of lumbar disc herniation via enzymatic dissolution of nucleus pulposus.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.96 |
| Total RVU | 15.27 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$510.02
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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