CPT^® 72265, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 72265 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis.

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In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation for a myelogram of the lumbar and sacral spine, or the vertebrae in the lower back area. The provider performs an injection of contrast material and takes a series of X–ray images to detect any injury or abnormal growth in the spinal canal and its contents. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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BCBS Modifier Denials

[b]Denials here too...[/b] Our Rads use PA's, so if PA performs, we code L Myelograms as 72265-52-59 for Interp only, under rad and 62284-59, under PA. Have had some 72265's pd and also some denied ... [ Read More ]

modifier 26

Should we append modifier 26 to the codes like 72265 that has already describing just the professional component of a radiological service, It would be really nice if some body help me with this, this... [ Read More ]

How to code facility side for pain mgmt.

Possibly a TC on the 72265... [ Read More ]

How to code facility side for pain mgmt.

Can anybody explain this to me? I'm coding for pain management services (primarily therapeutic spinal injections). But the client keeps sending charts back saying "professional side has already been c... [ Read More ]

Myloegraphy with pain pump trial injection

(For myelography injection and imaging performed by different physicians or other qualified health care professionals, see 62284 or 72240, 72255, 72265, 72270) (When both 62284 and 72240, 72255, 722... [ Read More ]

Myloegraphy with pain pump trial injection

AMA CPT Assistant Sept 2014 states: "A myelogram is[B] not [/B] a report describing only a few images documenting intrathecal needle placement" They go on to point out that the injection procedure an... [ Read More ]

Myloegraphy with pain pump trial injection

My physician sis an "intrathecal injection of fentanyl for intrathecal pump trial". His report reads: "The skin and subcutaneous tissues were anesthetized with 1% Lidocaine using a 25-gauge 1-1/2 inc... [ Read More ]

January >= Codes

20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance 20604 with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting (Do no... [ Read More ]

Help with coding cpt 62311 for PM

Hi All, I am new to pain management and have a question. My Dr that I bill for is trying to code the following::eek: 62311 72265-26 77003-59/26 99144 Here are the notes: ANESTHESIA: Local with I... [ Read More ]

62284/Medicare help!!!!!!!!!!!

A myelogram is billed as such 62284 Injection procedure for myelography and/or computed tomography, spinal (other than C1-C2 and posterior fossa) with: 72265 Myelography, lumbosacral, radiological... [ Read More ]

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