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 RVU | 1.69 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.58 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 6.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$215.43
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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