CPT 2010 Code Selection Chart for Paravertebral Facet Joint Injections

Posted on 10. Dec, 2009 by .

CPT 2010 introduces a slew of new codes for paravertebral facet injections, so why not consult our handy flow chart to help you select the correct code?

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Pain Management Coding Update: Facet Joint Injection CPT Changes for 2010

Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by .

Pain management, anesthesia, orthopedic, physiatry & neurology coders get ready for a facet joint codes shift that preps for ICD-10.

The 2010 version of CPT attempts to organize the facet joint injection codes by deleting 64470-64476 and debuting 64490- 64495 in their place, as follows:

• 64490 — Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level

• 64491 — … second level

• 64492 — … third and any additional level(s)

• 64493 — Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

• 64494 — … second level

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