MRI Guidance
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.
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NextGen® Medication Inventory Control Help 10.6.3.0
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 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: Document Needle Placement Confirmation and Medical NecessityFluoroscopy Guidance
NextGen® Medication Inventory Control Help 10.6.3.0
When ultrasound guidance is used to confirm needle placement in a small, intermediate, or major joint, the application sends different codes for aspirations. 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 needle placements with ultrasound guidance, the application sends send the ultrasound CPT code 76942 in conjunction to the procedure code. Parent topic: Document Needle Placement Confirmation and Medical NecessityUltrasound Guidance
NextGen® Medication Inventory Control Help 10.6.3.0
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
NextGen® Medication Inventory Control Help 10.6.3.0
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: Needle Placement ConfirmationCT Guidance Codes
NextGen® Medication Inventory Control Help 10.6.3.0
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 Confirmation