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Epidural Plasma Rich Protein Patch

Date: Jan 29, 2015

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For the following example, is it appropriate to report codes 62273 and 0232T? "Patient with suspected CSF leak. L1-2 level was localized with fluoroscopy. Needle was then placed in the posterior epidural space under fluoroscopic guidance. Contrast was injected to confirm epidural position. 60 mL of peripheral blood was withdrawn from the IV catheter, which was then centrifuged to obtain 7 mL of platelet rich plasma that was slowly injected into the spinal needle. The patient maintained normal motor function in both feet and denied significant radicular symptoms throughout the injection."

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