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CPT® 62305, Under Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 62305 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord.

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The provider administers an injection of contrast into the lumbar area of the spine and performs myelography of two or more spinal cord regions. The provider also performs radiological supervision and interpretation of the procedure.

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Myelogram by C1-C2 or posterior fossa injection and imaging code
[b]Myelogram[/b] --if myelogram performed via lumbar puncture with digital imaging of spine, then we can use 6230x according to the region of spine visualized.Based on documentation CT spine with con... [ Read More ]
just want to confirm about Myelography
If coding 62305, it is coded alone correct? The fluoro is not coded seperatley (77003), correct? Just want to confirm, training a newbie thank you... [ Read More ]
Myelogram
[QUOTE="SHIRLEY RISHER, post: 363579, member: 6359"]Does anyone know what documentation is required for a myelogram injection in order to bill 62302-62305? Shirley 910-864-1124[/QUOTE] If the same ph... [ Read More ]
Myelogram
Does anyone know what documentation is required for a myelogram injection in order to bill 62302-62305? Shirley 910-864-1124... [ Read More ]
Myloegraphy with pain pump trial injection
(For myelography injection and imaging performed by different physicians or other qualified health care professionals, see 62284 or 72240, 72255, 72265, 72270) (When both 62284 and 72240, 72255, 722... [ Read More ]
2015 myelography codes
I need clarification on the 2015 Myelography codes (62302 - 62305), Please. To my understanding, the new codes would apply if one provider does the entire exam (eg. injection and S&I). If more than... [ Read More ]
January >= Codes
20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance 20604 with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting (Do no... [ Read More ]
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