the physician injects a neurolytic substance into the subarachnoid space of the spine, along with contrast material for fluoroscopic guidance during the procedure. the coder assigns code 62280 and 77003. Is this correct or incorrect?

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the physician injects a neurolytic substance into the subarachnoid space of the spine, along with contrast material for fluoroscopic guidance during the procedure. the coder assigns code 62280 and 77003. Is this correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The coder should assign 62280 only, injection of contrast is included. CPT code 77003 is used for non-vascular exam like spinal procedure.

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The physician injects a neurolytic substance into the subarachnoid space of the spine, along with contrast material for fluoroscopic guidance during the procedure. The coder assigns code 62280 and 77003. This is correct.

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