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Pain Management:

Avoid Denials by Correctly Counting Injections for Spinal Radiofrequency

Published on Fri Apr 27, 2012

Plus: Verify how each payer wants bilateral procedures reported. Reporting spinal radiofrequency (RF) changed in 2012 because of implementation of new CPT® codes and descriptors. Our experts share the top three things you need to remember so you'll submit accurate claims. Know the New Codes CPT® 2012 deleted four codes for paravertebral facet joint nerve destruction (64622, 64623, 64626, and 64627). According to AMA CPT® Changes 2012, "Four new codes have been established to more accurately reflect the work and anatomical site involved in these procedures." Your new code options are: 64633 -- Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s) with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint 64634 -- ... cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) 64635 -- ... lumbar or sacral, single facet joint 64636 -- ... lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in [...]
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