Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Choose 20552 for Piriformis Injection, Not 64445
Question: New Jersey Subscriber Answer: The better choice for piriformis injection is 20552 (Injection[s]; single or multiple trigger point[s], 1 or 2 muscle[s]). If the provider uses fluoroscopic guidance, also report 77002 (Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement [e.g., biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device]).
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Choose 20552 for Piriformis Injection, Not 64445
Question: I thought we could use 64445 for a piriformis muscle injection, but one of [...]
