CPT^® 62270, Under Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 62270 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord.

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Summary

In this diagnostic procedure, the provider obtains a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for examination. The provider commonly performs this procedure to rule out meningitis.

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[QUOTE="edixson, post: 445938, member: 478190"] Hi, All, Does anyone know the CPT codes for reporting ultra guided lumbar puncture? I'm thinking it is coded with both 62270 and 76942? And -59 modifier... [ Read More ]

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63 modifier

[QUOTE="msagely, post: 430983, member: 451720"]Does anyone have any experience with billing a pediatric procedure with a 63 modifier? I am attempting to bill a lumbar puncture (62270) with a 63 modif... [ Read More ]

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