CPT 62270Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic
Surgical/Medical Critical CareGlobal Period: 0 days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
2.15
Work RVU
1.96
PE RVU
0.14
MP RVU
4.25
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$144.03
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days
Common Modifiers
None typically required
Related ICD-10 Codes
G93.2, R51.9
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