CPT 62330
Percutaneous decompression by removal of the ligamentum flavum, single lumbar level
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 62330 mean?
CPT 62330 reports percutaneous decompression of the spinal canal by removal of ligamentum flavum tissue at a single lumbar level, performed through the skin rather than by open surgery.
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CPT 62330 at a glance
- Code
- 62330
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dcmprn prq rmv lig flv 1lmbr
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $5,610.15 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 62330?
CPT 62330 reports percutaneous decompression of the spinal canal by removal of ligamentum flavum tissue at a single lumbar level, performed through the skin rather than by open surgery. Its official short descriptor is "Dcmprn prq rmv lig flv 1lmbr", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 62330 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 62330 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 62330 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 62330?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 62330 is $5,610.15 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 62330?
CPT 62330 is most associated with Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine, Internal Medicine – Pain Medicine, Interventional Pain Medicine, Neurological Surgery, among others.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.