decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 9 (September)
New facet joint injection codes bundle fluoro guidance
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Article Overview
This article covers anticipated CPT updates for interventional pain procedures, with emphasis on facet joint injections, fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance, and possible future changes to transforaminal epidural injection coding. It is relevant to professional coders, interventional pain practices, and billing staff who need to track CPT and Medicare policy changes, fee schedule impacts, and related guidance from CMS and the National Correct Coding Initiative.
Why This Topic Matters
These updates may affect how spine injection services are reported and reimbursed, so readers need to understand the scope of the upcoming code revisions and timing of implementation.
Article Sections
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Facet joint injection code changes
Discusses pending CPT revisions affecting facet joint injection reporting and imaging guidance. The section focuses on the timing and potential impact of the changes.
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Category III facet codes with ultrasound
Introduces newly released Category III CPT codes for facet-related procedures that include ultrasound guidance. The section outlines the general structure of the new series.
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Transforaminals may change in 2011
Covers possible future CPT changes for transforaminal epidural injections and related Correct Coding Initiative updates. The section also notes the anticipated timing of additional revisions.
What You Will Learn
- What types of CPT spine injection changes are being discussed
- How imaging guidance is being incorporated into upcoming code revisions
- Why Medicare payment impacts are part of the discussion
- What broad areas may be affected by future coding edits
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Interventional pain management providers
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Compliance professionals
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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