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62328 Diagnosis lumbar spinal puncture with fluoroscopy/CT

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: CT-guided lumbar puncture, fluoroscopy-guided spinal tap

Diagnostic lumbar or lower spinal puncture with imaging guidance via fluoroscopy or computed tomography. For diagnostic cerebrospinal fluid sampling.

Clinical Context

Used for diagnostic lumbar cerebrospinal fluid sampling with fluoroscopic or computed tomography guidance.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.69
Practice Expense RVU4.58
Malpractice RVU0.18
Total RVU6.45

Est. Medicare Payment

$215.43

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

Specialties

NeurologyRadiology

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