AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 12 (December)
Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Q&A) (December 2017)
December 2017 page 16 Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology Question: When reporting ultrasound guidance for trigger-point injections ( 20551 , 20552 ), is it appropriate to report multiple units of code 76942 based on the number of injections? Answer: No, code 76942 , Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), imaging supervision and interpretation, may only be reported once, irrespective of the number of trigger-point injections performed. Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology. CPT® Assistant. 2017; December 2017 page 16 ...
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Article Overview
This brief radiology coding Q&A addresses ultrasound guidance reporting in the context of trigger-point injections and explains the topic at a general level for coders and billers working with CPT-based diagnostic radiology guidance questions. It is a focused reference item intended to clarify what the article covers and why it may matter for code reporting review.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding teams may use this type of guidance article to understand CPT reporting considerations for imaging assistance in a procedural setting and to review whether the article applies to their documentation workflow.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus within diagnostic radiology coding guidance.
- How ultrasound guidance issues are discussed in a trigger-point injection context.
- The general reporting topic addressed by the Q&A format.
- The CPT-oriented scope of the article.
Who Should Read This
- Radiology coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing specialists
- Physician practices
- Compliance teams
Codes Discussed
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