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CPT® 72270, Under Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 72270 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis.

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In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation for a myelogram of two or more regions of the spinal canal. The provider performs an injection of contrast material and takes a series of X–ray images to detect any injury or abnormal growth in the spinal canal and its contents. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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62284/Medicare help!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lumbar Myelogram
[b]Myelogram[/b] This reads like a conventional or radiographic myelogram. In this case you would be able to bill for the injection 62284 and the myelogram 72240,72255,72265,72270, depending on the... [ Read More ]
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