Menu
Menu
Question:
Do you have any guidance for reporting CT of the spine with myelography codes?
Answer:
Do not report CT of the spine with intrathecal contrast with myelography codes 72240–72270 unless both studies are medically reasonable and necessary. Often radiologists will call an intrathecal injection under fluoroscopic guidance a CT myelogram. This should not be reported with the myelography codes. Myelography requires documentation of a formal study with written interpretation and report. Radiography after injection of intrathecal contrast to perform a CT of the spine in order to confirm the location of the contrast is not separately reportable as myelography
This question was answered in our CT/MR Coder. For more hot topics relating to radiology services, please visit our store or call us at 1.800.252.1578, ext. 2.
CPT® copyright 2023 American Medical Association (AMA). All rights reserved.
Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.
CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Subscribe to receive our News, Insights, and Compliance Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox.
Address:Â 5874 Blackshire Path, #13, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Phone:Â (800) 252-1578
Email:Â support@medlearnmedia.com
Hours:Â 9am – 5pm CT
Copyright © 2024 MedLearn Publishing. Powered by MedLearn Media.
Happy World Health Day! Our exclusive webcast, ‘2024 SDoH Update: Navigating Coding and Screening Assessment,’ Â is just $99 for a limited time! Use code WorldHealth24 at checkout.