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The Lowdown on Submitting 64450 With 77002

Published on Thu Sep 26, 2013

Question: Is it acceptable to bill 64450 with guidance code 77002?
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Answer: Yes, you can report 64450 (Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch) with 77002 (Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement [e.g., biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device]) — under certain conditions.

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