CT Guidance Codes
For CT needle placement guidance, 77012 is used in conjunction with the procedure code except for when the PRP code (0232T) is used, as it is excluded.
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For MRI needle placement guidance, 77021 is used in conjunction with the procedure code except for when the PRP code (0232T) is used, as it is excluded. Parent topic: Needle Placement ConfirmationMRI Guidance Codes
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For Fluoroscopic needle placement guidance, 77002 is used in conjunction with the procedure code except for when the PRP code (0232T) is used, as it is excluded. Parent topic: Needle Placement ConfirmationFluoroscopy Guidance Codes
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When ultrasound guidance is used to confirm needle placement in a small, intermediate, or major joint, the application sends different codes for injections. For small joint needle placement with ultrasound guidance, the application sends the CPT code 20604 instead of 20600. For intermediate joint needle placement with ultrasound guidance, the application sends the CPT code 20606 instead of 20605. For major joint needle placement with ultrasound guidance, the application sends the CPT code 20611 instead of 20610. For the other joint placements with ultrasound guidance, the application sends the ultrasound CPT code 76942 in conjunction with the procedure code. Parent topic: Needle Placement ConfirmationUltrasound Guidance Codes
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For CT needle placement guidance, 77012 is used in conjunction with the procedure code EXCEPT for when the PRP code (0232T) is used, as it is excluded. Parent topic: Document Needle Placement Confirmation and Medical NecessityCT Guidance
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For MRI needle placement guidance, 77021 is used in conjunction with the procedure code EXCEPT for when the PRP code (0232T) is used, as it is excluded. Parent topic: Document Needle Placement Confirmation and Medical NecessityMRI Guidance
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If needle placement was confirmed using ultrasound, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, or manual palpitation, you can document the means used. If you select any guidance other than Manual Palpation, the Medical Necessity field becomes required. Select the Placement Confirmed By field and select the method used to confirm needle placement from the picklist. Ultrasound Guidance Codes CT Guidance Codes MRI Guidance Codes Fluoroscopy Guidance Codes Parent topic: Documenting an Injection