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Attempted CT guided bilateral S1-S2 Tarlov Cyst aspiration

Date: Aug 12, 2022

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The gist of the report is: "Limited CT of the pelvis was performed, safe window to the bilateral sacral alae was identified via bilateral transgluteal approach. Following standard prep, attempt was made to access the bilateral sacral via an 11-gauge bone biopsy needle. However upon placement of the needles, patients BP dropped & bone biopsy needles were subsequently removed. Procedure was aborted. IMPRESSION: Attempted bilateral S1-S2 tarlov cyst aspiration. Procedure aborted as patient became hypotensive etc. & transported to ED"

I understand that 77012/64999 are the codes supposed to be used for a complete procedure but I am unsure if modifier 53 should get added or no codes at all?

Question ID : 17612
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