decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2012 Issue 5 (May)
Web only exclusive: You can still bill for fluoroscopy with epidural injections, catheters
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Article Overview
This short coding advisory explains where to find written CPT support for reporting fluoroscopic guidance with selected spinal injection and catheter-related procedures. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who need to understand the relationship between CPT guidance and NCCI edits for these services.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers locate official references relevant to reporting fluoroscopic guidance in connection with specific spine-related procedures and to understand that the issue is addressed in CPT Assistant and NCCI guidance.
What You Will Learn
- Where to find written CPT guidance related to fluoroscopic guidance with selected spinal procedures
- What official sources are cited in support of reporting questions
- How CPT Assistant and NCCI are referenced in the discussion of these services
- Which broad procedure categories are involved in the billing question
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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