DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2011 Issue 10 (October)

CPT 2012: Use the CPT manual’s new guidance to sharpen your code selection in 2012

The revised instructions for epidural injections stand out among the many changes to pain management procedures in the 2012 CPT manual. Example: The revised guidance makes it clear that services performed with a catheter might still constitute an injection. You’ll need to check your clinician’s documentation for such information as how long the catheter was left in place to select the appropriate code. 

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