Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
HCPCS 62270
Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic
AI EXPLANATION: A spinal tap, medically known as a lumbar puncture, is a diagnostic procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid—the clear liquid that surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord. During the procedure, a clinician gently inserts a thin, hollow needle into the lower back between the vertebrae to withdraw a small sample of fluid. This sample is sent to a laboratory for evaluation to help diagnose central nervous system conditions, such as infections, bleeding, or neurological disorders.
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