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0228T, 0230T Play Big Role in CCI 16.3 Edits

Published on Sat Sep 18, 2010

Report the other pain management procedure instead -- sometimes.The latest version of Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits went into effect October 1, and introduced a slew of pairings involving new Category III "T" codes for transforaminal epidural injections:0228T -- Injection(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, transforaminal epidural, with ultrasound guidance, cervical or thoracic; single level0229T -- ... each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)0230T -- Injection(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, transforaminal epidural, with ultrasound guidance, lumbar or sacral; single level 0231T -- ...... each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).Read on for details on how to steer clear of incorrect reporting.Nerve Destruction Includes T CodesCCI 16.3 classifies 0228T and 0230T as Column 2 components of nerve destruction codes ranging from 64600 (Destruction by neurolytic agent, trigeminal nerve; supraorbital, infraorbital, mental, or inferior alveolar branch) and 64612 (Chemodenervation of muscle[s]; muscle[s] innervated by facial nerve [e.g., for [...]
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