Fluoroscopy and Epidurography / Billing fluoro at-a-glance

Why This Topic Matters

Fluoroscopy is commonly performed in conjunction with other procedures, so coders need a clear reference for understanding when imaging is treated as included versus separately reportable. This article helps support consistent claim review across multiple procedure families and specialties.

Article Sections

1. Surgical codes and fluoroscopy code relationships

   An at-a-glance table showing procedure groupings alongside fluoroscopy-related categories. The section is organized as a quick reference for related billing relationships across multiple code families.

2. General fluoroscopy billing guidance

   Broad guidance on when fluoroscopy is considered part of a radiological service and when contrast injection is treated as included. This section gives the overall billing context used throughout the article.

3. AMA guidance on coding for fluoroscopic guidance

   A summary of guidance attributed to the AMA/CPT Assistant for fluoroscopic guidance in different anatomic areas. The section compares general guidance with spine-related guidance and related reporting considerations.