What is the difference between CPT 64483 and 64493?
The two procedures should not be performed together at the same time because 64493 is a diagnostic procedure and the 64483 may interfere with the results.
What does CPT code 64493 mean?
injection
64490 (cervical or thoracic) or 64493 (lumbar or sacral) reports a single level injection performed with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT).
What is the difference between CPT code 64483 and 64484?
CPT codes 64479 and 64483 are used to report a single level injection performed with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT). CPT codes 64480 and 64484 represent each additional level respectively and should be reported separately in addition to the primary procedure when applicable.
How do you bill CPT code 64493 Bilateral to Medicare?
From AMA CPT 2020: “For bilateral paravertebral facet injection procedures, report 64490, 64493 with modifier 50. Report add-on codes 64491, 64492, 64494, 64495 twice, when performed bilaterally.
What is the CPT code description for 64483?
CPT® Code 64483 – Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves – Codify by AAPC.
Is 64483 a bilateral procedure?
Consistent with the LCD, it is not medically reasonable and necessary to perform caudal ESIs or interlaminar ESIs bilaterally, therefore CPT codes 62321 and 62323 are not bilateral procedures. CPT codes 64479 and 64483 are used to report a single level injection.
Is CPT 64493 a surgical code?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 64493 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Paravertebral Spinal Nerves and Branches.
Is 64493 covered by Medicare?
Medicare will not cover/provide payment for CPT codes 64490 and 64493 (with or without the 50 modifier) more than five (5) times in a year. This practice is never medically reasonable or necessary.
Does CPT code 64493 need a modifier?
Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection Each CPT code listed (single level, second level, third and any additional levels) may be billed with a Modifier 50 when injecting a level bilaterally. For one level unilateral or bilateral CPT codes 64490 or 64493 should be used.
What type of injection is 64483?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 64483 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves.
How do you bill a transforaminal epidural?
A transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) performed at the T12-L1 level should be reported with CPT code 64479. When reporting CPT codes 64479 through 64484 for a unilateral procedure, use one line with one unit of service.