Ultrasound Guidance Codes

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Fluoroscopy Guidance Codes

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

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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. Parent topic: Needle Placement Confirmation

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MRI Guidance Codes

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 Confirmation

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Ultrasound Guidance

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 Necessity

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Needle Placement Confirmation

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

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CT Guidance

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 Necessity

Ultrasound Guidance Codes

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Fluoroscopy Guidance Codes

CT Guidance Codes

MRI Guidance Codes

Ultrasound Guidance

Needle Placement Confirmation

CT Guidance

Fluoroscopy Guidance Codes

CT Guidance Codes

MRI Guidance Codes

Ultrasound Guidance

Needle Placement Confirmation

CT Guidance