CPT^® 62291, Under Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 62291 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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The provider performs this diagnostic procedure, called discography, by injecting contrast into the nucleus pulposus, or gel like center of a spinal disc, to examine and better visualize the intervertebral disc space. This procedure is also referred to as a discogram, or disc stimulation, and it helps identify damaged cervical or thoracic vertebrae causing neck or back pain.

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Seperate procedures

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64640 & 72295

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My provider did an injection procedure for cervical.discography(62291). That was the only procedure billed and BCBS is denying. Any thoughts?... [ Read More ]

Failed Discography

He actually got done 1 level of 62291, and attempted 2 additional levels of 62291.... [ Read More ]

Failed Discography

Hello! I'm hoping someone can help me with this. My doctor did a discography. He attempted at 3 levels but was only successful at 1 level. He asked me if we can bill the other 2 levels with a modifier... [ Read More ]

Rumor or true?

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Billing for Disscogram

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