62329 Therapy spinal puncture csf fluoroscopy/CT
Also known as: CT-guided therapeutic spinal puncture, fluoroscopy-guided therapeutic puncture
Therapeutic lumbar or lower spinal puncture with imaging guidance via fluoroscopy or computed tomography. Includes drug or fluid administration.
In Plain Language
x-ray or CT guided spinal treatment; guided therapeutic spinal injection
Clinical Context
Used for therapeutic lumbar cerebrospinal fluid withdrawal or drug administration with fluoroscopic or computed tomography guidance.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.98 |
| Total RVU | 1.98 |
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 1.98, this code ranks in the 14th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 62329?
CPT 62329 (Therapy spinal puncture csf fluoroscopy/CT) is a Surgery code. Therapeutic lumbar or lower spinal puncture with imaging guidance via fluoroscopy or computed tomography. Includes drug or fluid administration.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 62329?
The work RVU for CPT 62329 is 1.98. This code is primarily used by Neurology, Pain Management.
When is CPT 62329 used?
Used for therapeutic lumbar cerebrospinal fluid withdrawal or drug administration with fluoroscopic or computed tomography guidance.
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