Quick coding chart: Proper use of 0213T and 0216T – facet injections with ultrasound

Why This Topic Matters

Facet injection reporting can be affected by whether ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance is involved, and the article also touches on how Medicare payment indicators and edit systems affect these services. Understanding the scope helps coders identify when the article is relevant to procedural reporting and reimbursement research.

Article Sections

1. Overview of ultrasound-guided facet injection coding

   Introduces the ultrasound-guided facet injection topic and places the discussion in the context of related CPT guidance and guidance requirements for similar services.

2. Codes

   Presents the main category III services discussed in the article along with short plain-language references to the procedures they represent.

3. Medicare Payment Indicators for 0213T & 0216T

   Summarizes Medicare-related status and payment indicator information associated with the services, including several general billing and pricing concepts.

4. CCI Bundling Edits for 0213T & 0216T

   Lists the bundled code relationships and the associated modifier indicators discussed in the article.

5. Coder's Notes

   Provides editorial notes citing CPT Assistant and edit-file sources, along with additional related category III service references.