needle placement

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    Wiki OMNI Billing for needle confirmation

    If the pt is having an epidural steroid injection, the radiologist uses Omni 300 to confirm the needle placement/confirmation (equal to or less than 1 ml) and then the pt receives Celestone and bupivacaine. Would you bill/code for the Omni (Q9967) or do you not code for the need...
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    Wiki 53 modifier after needle placement for facet injections

    If a patient was prepped to receive facet injections, and upon the first needle placement, requested the procedure be discontinued due to her pain, would a 53 modifier be appropriate? The physician documented "Procedure aborted after single needle placed corresponding to L5 dorsal ramus at...
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