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Coding Consultation
Nervous System, Fluoroscopic Epidurogram, 62289, 76000 (Q&A)
Question
Is there a specific code for a fluoroscopic epidurogram, with contrast material, performed at the time of insertion of a caudal epidural catheter and subsequent steroid injection?
AMA Comment
You should report CPT code 62289* for the insertion of the epidural catheter and injection of the steroidal agent.
You may report code 76000 for the fluoroscopic "epidurogram" performed as radiologic guidance for placement of the epidural catheter.
For the radiopharmaceutical agent (contrast material) injection for the "epidurogram," you should report code 62278*. You...
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