January 17, 2011
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. "Let us dedicate ourselves to what the Greeks wrote so many years ago: Anesthesia Business Consultants, LLC |
The November 2010 issue of CPT Assistant caused major consternation among pain physicians. In answer to a question regarding the reporting of fluoroscopic guidance, the publication stated that fluoroscopic guidance was bundled with the translaminar epidural injections, CPT 62310-62319, and was not separately payable.
The inclusion of fluoroscopic guidance in the payment for 62310-62319 appeared more than revolutionary – it seemed wrong. ASA followed up with CPT Assistant staff and quickly obtained a formal correction. We reproduce the full one-page correction notice on AMA letterhead below to help you educate your payers, if necessary.
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We recommend that you review your payments and EOBs for denials of CPT code 77003 when reported together with the translaminar epidural injection codes. It would not be surprising if some payers had introduced the error into their claims processing systems. If that happens, the AMA notice should permit you to obtain a reversal quickly.
With best wishes,
Tony Mira
President and CEO