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ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity, ICD-10-CM Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity, L38994 - Epidural Steroid Injections for Pain Management, INJECTION(S), OF DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE(S) (EG, ANESTHETIC, ANTISPASMODIC, OPIOID, STEROID, OTHER SOLUTION), NOT INCLUDING NEUROLYTIC SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING NEEDLE OR CATHETER PLACEMENT, INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL OR SUBARACHNOID, CERVICAL OR THORACIC; WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (IE, FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), INJECTION(S), OF DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE(S) (EG, ANESTHETIC, ANTISPASMODIC, OPIOID, STEROID, OTHER SOLUTION), NOT INCLUDING NEUROLYTIC SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING NEEDLE OR CATHETER PLACEMENT, INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL OR SUBARACHNOID, LUMBAR OR SACRAL (CAUDAL); WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (IE, FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), CERVICAL OR THORACIC, SINGLE LEVEL, INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), CERVICAL OR THORACIC, EACH ADDITIONAL LEVEL (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE), INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), LUMBAR OR SACRAL, SINGLE LEVEL, INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; TRANSFORAMINAL EPIDURAL, WITH IMAGING GUIDANCE (FLUOROSCOPY OR CT), LUMBAR OR SACRAL, EACH ADDITIONAL LEVEL (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE), INJECTION(S), OF DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE(S) (EG, ANESTHETIC, ANTISPASMODIC, OPIOID, STEROID, OTHER SOLUTION), NOT INCLUDING NEUROLYTIC SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING NEEDLE OR CATHETER PLACEMENT, INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL OR SUBARACHNOID, CERVICAL OR THORACIC; WITHOUT IMAGING GUIDANCE, INJECTION(S), OF DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE(S) (EG, ANESTHETIC, ANTISPASMODIC, OPIOID, STEROID, OTHER SOLUTION), NOT INCLUDING NEUROLYTIC SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING NEEDLE OR CATHETER PLACEMENT, INTERLAMINAR EPIDURAL OR SUBARACHNOID, LUMBAR OR SACRAL (CAUDAL); WITHOUT IMAGING GUIDANCE, BILATERAL PROCEDURE: UNLESS OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED IN THE LISTINGS, BILATERAL PROCEDURES THAT ARE PERFORMED AT THE SAME OPERATIVE SESSION SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED BY ADDING THE MODIFIER -50 TO THE APPROPRIATE FIVE DIGIT CODE OR BY USE OF THE SEPARATE FIVE DIGIT MODIFIER CODE 09950, REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE MEDICAL POLICY HAVE BEEN MET, LEFT SIDE (USED TO IDENTIFY PROCEDURES PERFORMED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY), RIGHT SIDE (USED TO IDENTIFY PROCEDURES PERFORMED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY), Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region, Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region, Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracic region, Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region, Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region, Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region, Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication, Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with radiculopathy, Cervical disc disorder at C5-C6 level with radiculopathy, Cervical disc disorder at C6-C7 level with radiculopathy, Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region, Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracic region, Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region, Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region, Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region, Radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region, Postlaminectomy syndrome, not elsewhere classified, Subluxation stenosis of neural canal of cervical region, Subluxation stenosis of neural canal of thoracic region, Subluxation stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region, Osseous stenosis of neural canal of cervical region, Osseous stenosis of neural canal of thoracic region, Osseous stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region, Connective tissue stenosis of neural canal of cervical region, Connective tissue stenosis of neural canal of thoracic region, Connective tissue stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region, Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of cervical region, Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of thoracic region, Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region, Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region, Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic region, Osseous and subluxation stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region, Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of cervical region, Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of thoracic region, Connective tissue and disc stenosis of intervertebral foramina of lumbar region, Some older versions have been archived. If epidural injection (CPT code 62323) is used for an implantable infusion pump trial for severe spasticity, the restrictions in this article do not apply as coverage is determined by NCD 280.14 Infusion Pumps.When the epidural injection (CPT code 62323) is used for cerebrospinal fluid flow imaging, cisternography (CPT code 78630), the diagnosis code restrictions in this article do not apply. AMA Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities Interventional Pain Mgmt. Also, you can decide how often you want to get updates. CMS Disclaimer The inclusion of a biological and/or other non-FDA approved substance in the injectant may result in denial of the entire claim based on the CMS IOM Publication 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16, Section 180. Some articles contain a large number of codes. If an entity wishes to utilize any AHA materials, please contact the AHA at 312-893-6816. 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CPT Code 62320 in section: Injection (s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance (s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic Home Codes CPT The page could not be loaded. Please review and accept the agreements in order to view Medicare Coverage documents, which may include licensed information and codes. Modifier 51 Fact Sheet Modifier 51 is defined as multiple surgeries/procedures. In no event shall CMS be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of such information or material. You agree to take all necessary steps to ensure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement. CPT code 64480 should be reported in conjunction with CPT code 64479 and CPT code 64484 should be reported in conjunction with CPT code 64483.Consistent with the LCD, CPT codes 62321 and 62323 may only be reported for one level per session.No more than 4 epidural injection sessions (CPT codes 62321, 62323, 64479, 64480, 64483, or 64484) may be reported per anatomic region in a rolling 12-month period regardless of the number of levels involved.Documentation Requirements. An official website of the United States government. The AMA disclaims responsibility for any errors in CPT that may arise as a result of CPT being used in conjunction with any software and/or hardware system that is not Year 2000 compliant. Instructions for enabling "JavaScript" can be found here. CPT is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. 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Please refer to the NCCI requirements.An anatomic spinal region for epidurals is defined as cervical/thoracic (CPT codes 62321, 64479 and 64480) or lumbar/sacral (CPT codes 62323, 64483 and 64484).When CPT codes 62321, 62323, 64479, 64480, 64483 or 64484 are used to report postoperative pain management, the diagnosis code restrictions in this article do not apply when reporting these codes with ICD-10 codes G89.12 (acute post-thoracotomy pain) or G89.18 (other acute postprocedural pain). The views and/or positions If you would like to extend your session, you may select the Continue Button. not including neurolytic substances, including Please review and accept the agreements in order to view Medicare Coverage documents, which may include licensed information and codes. All Rights Reserved. Medicare contractors are required to develop and disseminate Articles. 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