decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2011 Issue 3 (March)
Fluoroscopy and Epidurography / AMA error may cause fluoro denials
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Article Overview
This short article addresses reported denial activity related to fluoroscopy billing in the context of epidural injection services. It notes that the issue is connected to a prior CPT Assistant error and mentions an AMA correction and an errata notice for appeals. The piece is relevant to coding and billing staff who work with imaging, epidural procedures, and payer denials.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers recognize a potential source of denials and understand that the article is about a correction to prior guidance rather than a new clinical policy.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus and denial-related context
- Which general procedure area is affected
- That a prior CPT Assistant issue and later correction are part of the discussion
- That an errata notice is referenced in the appeals context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Practice managers
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Code Ranges Discussed
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