Wiki Trigger Point Injections

[svms]

When a patient receives a trigger point injection, I understand I use 20552 or 20553, depending on the number of trigger points documents.

My doctor on documented, "injected B/L levator scapulae trigger point".

I did some research and found the levator scapulae has 2 trigger points. Is it safe to assume that the doctor than injected "2 trigger points" or "B/L 4 trigger points"???

Or do I need to query the physician to have this clarified?

I need to know the exact number of trigger points in order to choose the correct code.

 

[dclark7]

You don't count the number of trigger points injected, it's the number of muscles. The description for code 20552 is, Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s). Code 20553 is for 3 or more muscles.

In your example you would only bill 20552 since he did 2 muscles.

 

[svms]

Thank for clarifying this for me Doreen.

 

[dclark7]

You're welcome.