Coding Transforaminal Injections

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Question:

How would you report a left lumbar transforaminal epidural injection (Left L5-S1 and left S1) with fluoroscopic guidance?

Answer:

This is reported as 64483 for the first lumbar level (L5-S1) and + 64484 for the additional level (S1). The fluoroscopy is included.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 11/30/17.

 
 
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