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CPT 49460-Is fluoroscopic imaging required

Date: Feb 9, 2022

Question:

In order to report code 49460, is the use of fluoroscopy required? CPT Assistant from 2008 says 49460 includes fluoroscopic guidance and contrast injections if performed, but CPT Assistant from 2011 says to use an unlisted code if there is no fluoroscopy.

Question ID : 16442
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