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New
When billing for CT Lumbar myelography we have always used the following codes:
62284/72265
We have recently merged with another hospital and their staff is adamant that the proper code selcetion is 62284/77003. Below is an example of a report;
Indication: Low Back Pain
Informed consent was obtained. The patient was cleaned and prepped in the usual sterile fashion. After injecting local anesthetic, a 20 g needle was advanced and entered into the thecal sac at L3 level. Clear CSF returned 15 cc Omnipaque-180 s injected intrathecally and myelogram was performed. The procedure was tolerated well and there were no complications.
Findings: The vertebral body height and alignment is well-maintained. The thecal sac is well filled with contrast. L4-L5 disc space is diminished indicated of degenerative changes noted.
IMPRESSION: A lumbar myelogram was performed. The degenerative changes at L4-L5 level. Please refer to CT study of lumbar spine for further details.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
62284/72265
We have recently merged with another hospital and their staff is adamant that the proper code selcetion is 62284/77003. Below is an example of a report;
Indication: Low Back Pain
Informed consent was obtained. The patient was cleaned and prepped in the usual sterile fashion. After injecting local anesthetic, a 20 g needle was advanced and entered into the thecal sac at L3 level. Clear CSF returned 15 cc Omnipaque-180 s injected intrathecally and myelogram was performed. The procedure was tolerated well and there were no complications.
Findings: The vertebral body height and alignment is well-maintained. The thecal sac is well filled with contrast. L4-L5 disc space is diminished indicated of degenerative changes noted.
IMPRESSION: A lumbar myelogram was performed. The degenerative changes at L4-L5 level. Please refer to CT study of lumbar spine for further details.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.