Table 4.
Selected spine-related CPT codes and associated RVUs.
| CPT Code | Description | RVU |
|---|---|---|
| 72100 | X-ray exam of lower spine – 2 or 3 views | 1.07 |
| 97001 | Physical Therapy Evaluation | 2.18 |
| 99214 | Detailed office visit | 2.26 |
| 99284 | Emergency department visit – high intensity | 3.37 |
| 64483 | Epidural injection for lumbar spinal stenosis | 3.37 |
| 72131 | CT lumbar spine without contrast | 6.27 |
| 72148 | MRI Lumbar Spine without contrast | 11.31 |
| 63047 | Removal of spinal lamina (laminectomy) | 32.89 |
| 22804 | Fusion of the spine | 71.60 |