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Disc Biopsy Clarification

Date: Sep 5, 2019

Question:

We've been charging/coding our disc biopsies with unlisted code 64999 per your previous recommendation. However, I now see in your most recent publication it states to "use code 62267 if disc biopsy is performed instead of aspiration". Can you please clarify which is the correct code to report for a core sample of disc for diagnostic purposes?

Question ID : 12925
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