Surgery: Musculoskeletal System (Q&A) (June 2017)

June 2017 page 10 Surgery: Musculoskeletal System Question: How many times may codes 20552, Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s), and 20553, Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles, be reported per session with imaging guidance? Answer:The trigger point injection(s) codes (20552 and 20553) are reported once per session based on the number of muscles injected, regardless of the number of trigger points injected in each muscle. Code 20552 is reported for trigger point(s) injection(s) in 1 or 2 muscles, and code 20553 is reported for trigger points injection(s) in 3 or...

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This Q&A article from CPT® Assistant covers musculoskeletal surgery coding topics discussed in June 2017. It focuses on trigger point injection reporting with imaging guidance and on spinal instrumentation removal, replacement, and reinsertion-related coding considerations. The content is useful for coders, billers, and audit staff reviewing procedure coding questions in orthopedic and spine-related services.

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The article helps readers understand how these musculoskeletal surgery topics are presented in a coding Q&A format and identify the code families involved. It is relevant for professionals who need to recognize the scope of the guidance before consulting the full premium article.

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  1. June 2017 page 10

    A brief Q&A section covering musculoskeletal surgery coding topics discussed in June 2017. The material focuses on trigger point injections, imaging guidance, and spinal instrumentation reporting.

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  • Which musculoskeletal procedure topics are addressed in the June 2017 Q&A format
  • What broad coding areas are discussed for trigger point injections and imaging guidance
  • What broad coding areas are discussed for spinal instrumentation removal and replacement reporting
  • How the article is organized within the CPT® Assistant musculoskeletal surgery series

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  • Medical billers
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Orthopedic surgery coding professionals
  • Spine surgery coding professionals

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