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Diagnostic LP with chemotherapy
Date: Dec 2, 2019
Question:
Is it appropriate to bill code 62270 (diagnostic lumbar puncture) with 96450 (intrathethcal chemotherapy) if the CSF is sent to pathology for diagnostic testing? Documentation EX: "A 3.5 20 gauge spinal needle was advanced with the stylet in place using an oblique approach at the level of L3-L4. 5 mL of clear CSF was removed and divided across 4 collection tubes. Intrathecal chemotherapy (methotrexate) was administered as per hematology/oncology order."
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