CPT 22010 — Draining an infected pocket next to the spine (neck to mid-back) (2026 RVU Values)
CPT code 22010 (Draining an infected pocket next to the spine (neck to mid-back)) is published in the 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule with 12.43 work RVUs and 28.47 total RVUs. Use this page as a reference for billing, productivity tracking, and compensation modeling.
2026 RVU breakdown
- Work RVU: 12.43
- Practice expense + malpractice RVU: 16.04
- Total RVU: 28.47
The work RVU decreased from 12.75 in 2025 to 12.43 in 2026 (-2.5%). See 2025 values.
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