Clarification

Central Office has received numerous requests for clarification since the publication of two questions in Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 1998, page 18 and First Quarter 1999 pages 7-8, regarding steroid and anesthetic injections into the spinal canal. In one question, both codes 03.91 and 03.92 were given. In the other question, code 03.91 and 99.23 were given. Readers are questioning why all three codes could not be assigned or why codes 03.91 and 03.92 should not be assigned in both cases? The question in Second Quarter 1998 does not specify whether there is one or two injections given. Does this matter? ...

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Article Overview

This premium Coding Clinic clarification explains the context behind prior questions about steroid and anesthetic injections into the spinal canal. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the discussion, the referenced coding sources, and the related procedure coding considerations without relying on the full article.

Why This Topic Matters

Clarifications like this can affect how coders interpret earlier published guidance and how they reconcile related procedure code reporting in similar cases. Reviewing the full article helps readers understand the precise context and avoid applying incomplete assumptions.

What You Will Learn

  • The coding issue being clarified in relation to earlier Coding Clinic questions.
  • Which procedure coding sources and prior discussion points are being referenced.
  • The general context for spinal canal injection reporting in the article.
  • How the clarification is framed for coding professionals.

Who Should Read This

  • Hospital inpatient coders
  • Coding auditors
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  • Clinical documentation improvement specialists
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 03.91
  • ICD-9-CM: 03.92
  • ICD-9-CM: 99.23

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