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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 62269 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System subgroup.
Needle Biopsy Of Spinal Cord, A Procedure To Insert A Needle Into The Spinal Cord In Order To Remove Tissue For Testing (Biopsy).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $222.12 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 62269 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $195.515 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 62269 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 62269 by major payers:
$414.16
BCBS / Anthem
$474.02
UnitedHealthcare
$409.04
Aetna
$444.45
Cigna
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CPT 62269
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
South Jersey Musculoskeletal Institute, LLC, Advanced Surgical Institute
South Jersey Musculoskeletal Institute, LLC
$2,382.00Published rateTheda Oaks Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Center, LLC
Theda Oaks Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Ctr, Ltd
$1,258.00Published rateWillis Surgicenter, LLC
Willis Surgicenter LLC
$1,152.00Published rateSt Luke'S Surgery Center, LLC
A Positive Focus Counseling LLC
$583.00Published rateStacey Kuder
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$220.97Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 62269 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Nervous System Codes
The table lists codes related to 62269. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 62268-CPT | Moderate | Percutaneous Aspiration,Spinal Cord Cyst |
| 62269-CPT | Moderate | Needle Biopsy Of Spinal Cord, A Procedure To Insert A Needle Into The Spinal Cord In Order To Remove Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 62270-CPT | Low | Spinal Fluid Biopsy, A Procedure To Insert A Needle Into The Spine Of The Lower Back In Order To Remove A Sample Of Spinal Fluid For Testing (Biopsy). This Procedure Is Often Called A Spinal Puncture. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 62269. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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