Microsoft Word - 598 Lysis of Epidural Adhesions UPLOAD. doc - AAPC Description Lysis of epidural adhesions, also called the Racz procedure, involves passage of a catheter (Racz catheter) endoscopically or percutaneously under fluoroscopic guidance into the epidural space under general anesthetic or conscious sedation The catheter may be then manipulated to mechanically break up adhesions and various agents, that may include anesthetics, corticosteroids
Pain Management Coding Alert - AAPC You would not report 77003 (Fluoroscopic guidance and localization of needle or catheter tip for spine or paraspinous diagnostic or therapeutic injection procedures [epidural or subarachnoid]) or 72275 (Epidurography, radiological supervision and interpretation) with codes 62263 or 62264
Wiki - 62264 lysis of adhesions question - AAPC I am wanting to some clarification on this code As it states in the CPT book multiple adhesiolysis sessions for one day So if the provider is injecting for one session, do you still use this code or another code I have dictation samples where its only one injection done not multiple sessions
Wiki - Epidural Lysis | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC Would it be appropriate to report code 62263, Percutaneous lysis of epidural adhesions using solution injection (eg, hypertonic saline, enzyme) or mechanical means (eg, catheter) including radiologic localization (includes contrast when administered), multiple adhesiolysis sessions; 2 or more days, and 62264, Percutaneous lysis of epidural
Code 62264 Details - AAPC Upcoming and Historical Information Change Type Change Date Previous Descriptor Code Added 01-01-2003 --