Radiology FAQ

Radiology FAQ If you have a question you would like to see addressed in the newsletter, please e-mail clinex@acr.org . The editorial staff will pick the most frequently asked questions for publication. Question: Answer: How would you code a paravertebral facet joint injection study when bilateral procedures are performed for all two levels? For example, how would you code bilateral paravertebral facet joint injections at the L2-L3 and L3-L4 levels? For bilateral paravertebral facet joint injections of the lumbar spine at L2-L3 and L3-L4, it would be appropriate to report code 64493 with Modifier 50 to designate that a...

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Article Overview

This FAQ from radiology coding guidance addresses a specific question about reporting a lumbar paravertebral facet joint injection study when bilateral procedures are performed at more than one level. It is relevant to coders and radiology billing staff looking for specialty-specific CPT guidance and references to a modifier used in the example.

Why This Topic Matters

Radiology practices often need concise guidance for procedural reporting across multiple spinal levels, especially when bilateral work is involved. Articles like this help coders align documentation and reporting conventions with specialty coding references.

What You Will Learn

  • How a radiology FAQ article frames a coding question and response
  • What general CPT and modifier topics are discussed in the lumbar facet joint injection example
  • How specialty coding references are cited in a radiology newsletter format
  • How bilateral procedural reporting across more than one spinal level is addressed at a high level

Who Should Read This

  • Radiology coders
  • Medical billing staff
  • Coding educators
  • Practice managers
  • Compliance reviewers

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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