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Fluoro Codes Include Technical Component of C-Arm

Published on Tue Dec 22, 2015

Question: Our physician uses fluoroscopy and C-arm guidance for joint injections. How can we report the C-arm guidance? Wisconsin Subscriber Answer: The C-arm or “equipment” implies the technical component of the imaging guidance. You do not report it separately. You can report for the services of your physician depending upon the place of service. When your physician performs the injection in his [...]
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