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G0260 and fluoroscopy and CT
Question:
Since code 27096 now includes fluoro, does G0260 follow the same rules and include Fluoro? Because in the lay description it says The physician injects the sacroiliac joint for the purpose of arthrography, which is taking radiographic pictures of the joint internally to visualize the cartilage and ligaments. The contrast material, or gas, is drawn into a syringe and the target structure is localized. Through a posterior approach, the needle is inserted and advanced into the sacroiliac joint, the articulation between the sacrum and ilium in the pelvis, and the contrast injection is visualized under the aid of separately reportable computerized tomography (CT) or fluoroscopic guidance.
In facility do we report G0260 and 77002?
Please advise thank you
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