62322 Njx interlaminar lumbar/sacral
Also known as: interlaminar injection lumbar, interlaminar sacral injection, interlaminar epidural injection lumbar, lumbar epidural, lumbar epidural injection
Injection of therapeutic or diagnostic agent via interlaminar approach to lumbar or sacral spinal cord region.
In Plain Language
spine injection between bones lumbar; therapeutic injection lower spine
Clinical Context
Used for delivery of therapeutic agents to lumbar or sacral spinal cord region via interlaminar needle approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.51 |
| Total RVU | 1.51 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.51, this code ranks in the 9th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62322?
CPT 62322 (Njx interlaminar lumbar/sacral) is a Surgery code. Injection of therapeutic or diagnostic agent via interlaminar approach to lumbar or sacral spinal cord region.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62322?
The work RVU for CPT 62322 is 1.51. This code is primarily used by Spine Surgery, Pain Management.
When is CPT 62322 used?
Used for delivery of therapeutic agents to lumbar or sacral spinal cord region via interlaminar needle approach.
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