CPT code 62268 denotes percutaneous aspiration of a spinal cord cyst or syrinx, a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to evaluate whether a fluid-filled lesion is responsible for neurologic symptoms and to inform decisions about definitive surgical management. Nationally, this code is relevant to neurosurgery, interventional radiology, and spine specialty practices where precise diagnosis and symptom relief are priorities. Payers commonly covering services of this type include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

This publication provides a concise overview of CPT code 62268, including the clinical context for use, typical sites of service, and the payer landscape. Readers will find benchmarks and policy-relevant considerations for coverage and billing, clinical context about when aspiration is performed versus alternative interventions, and guidance on documentation elements that payers often review. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable. The content is intended for national audiences involved in coding, revenue integrity, clinical practice management, and payer policy development.