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    Wiki Is it appropriate to bill for sodium chloride

    We are a group of radiologist who own and operate an Imaging Center in MN. We are currently billing for sodium chloride however we are receiving a ton of denials and some of our claims wont even go through the clearing house. I have narrowed the issue down to the sodium chloride we bill out when...
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    Wiki Coding Paravertebral Injections from L3-S1, Need professional opinion

    Paravertebral facet joint injections from L3-S1 is very confusing to me- because L3-L4, is one level of nerves, L4-5 is another and L5-S1 is another so is that not 3 levels? If its not an example of 3 levels injected than what is? specifically with ultrasound guidance 0216T lumbar or sacral...
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    Wiki Third level facets with Medicare

    Anyone know what would be considered "Unique Circumstances" that would qualify Medicare paying the third level facet diagnostic injections and the RF injections since the new LCD is not considering them Medically Necessary now?
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    Wiki MAC without sedation

    I have a provider that is asking if they can bill for monitored anesthesia care without sedation for facet joint injections, when medically necessary. The pain clinic that he works for is asking that he be present for all procedures in case it is necessary to provide anesthesia at time of...
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