tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 30

Reader Question: Differentiate 77002 From 77003

Question: What is the difference between the codes 77002 and 77003? Is it based on the treatment site location? Is 77003 only for the spine and 77002 is for all other body areas? Or does it come down to whether the provider injected contrast? Answer: Both codes in question represent fluoroscopic guidance only. The injection of contrast is not included in the codes, unless otherwise stated for 77003.  Code 77002 (Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement [e.g., biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device]) represents needle guidance but is not specific to a particular body area. This code does not...

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