Wiki 72275 Epidurogram

[jaylatorelralph@yahoo.com]

Hello All,

I am performing an audit on some pain management injection op reports. The provider is coding 72275 with every injection and I don't think that the documentation supports the use of this code. I don't see enough documentation to support that the service was performed for diagnostic purposes. This note demonstrates "placement" to me.

See below for note, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Cboucher]

Hi

Based on the information you've provided, you should not report 72275. Out of curiosity, was this done in the office or ASC setting? It would make a difference in coding.
Best,
Chris Boucher, MS, CPC
Senior Development Editor
AAPC