HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2017 Issue 1 (January)
Q&A: Is ultrasound included in new CPT spinal epidural injection codes?
January 3rd, 2017
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Article Overview
This short Q&A article addresses a question about the 2017 CPT spinal epidural injection code family and the imaging guidance references associated with those codes. It is intended for coding professionals who need clarification on how the article frames the relationship between the procedure codes and ultrasound-related reporting references. The content is limited to a direct answer, an editor attribution, and a standard documentation reminder.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding staff and clinicians may encounter questions about whether imaging guidance references affect reporting for spinal epidural injection services. Understanding the scope of the article helps readers quickly determine whether they need clarification on CPT code language and related imaging topics.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus and scope regarding CPT spinal epidural injection coding.
- How the article frames imaging guidance references in relation to the procedure topic.
- The kind of coding question being answered and the context of the response.
- The role of editorial commentary and documentation reminders in short coding Q&A content.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance staff
- Pain management billing staff
- Physician office staff
Codes Discussed
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