Quick coding chart: Epidural Injections: 62310 – 62311

Why This Topic Matters

Epidural injection claims are sensitive to coding changes, documentation requirements, and payer edits. This chart helps readers understand the scope of the updated guidance and the types of information commonly reviewed before submission or payment.

Article Sections

1. Overview

   Introduces the chart and explains that epidural injection reporting changed in 2012. It frames the article as a quick reference for coding and billing questions.

2. Codes

   Lists the CPT procedure codes covered by the chart and presents the accompanying plain-language procedure summaries in a table format.

3. Medicare payment indicators – Physician Fee Schedule 2012

   Summarizes the payment-status and billing indicators associated with the procedures under the 2012 Physician Fee Schedule. It also references anesthesia-related and CCI-related guidance at a high level.

4. Diagnosis codes (This list is not all-inclusive.)

   Provides a supporting list of diagnosis codes commonly associated with epidural injection claims. The section indicates that the list is not exhaustive.

5. Coder’s notes

   Highlights general documentation and claim-review considerations for epidural injection reporting. It also notes source references used for the chart.