tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2004 Issue 9

Plug These Holes in Your Lumbar Puncture Coding

When the spinal tap's incomplete, make sure your coding isn'tIf you perform an unsuccessful, incomplete or difficult spinal tap, knowing when to apply a modifier is your ticket to deserved 62270 reimbursement.When you attempt a lumbar puncture (LP), several scenarios other than a normal spinal tap (62270, Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic) may occur. Here's what to report when you encounter these variations: Unsuccessful Tap Requires No Modifier Sometimes you can complete a spinal tap, but the results aren't want you wanted. "When you perform a lumbar puncture, your intent is to get spinal fluid," says Peter Rappo...

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