Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A) (May 2010)

May 2010 page 10b Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A) Question: What is the difference between CPT codes 72275 , Epidurography, radiological supervision and interpretation, and 77003 , Fluoroscopic guidance and localization of needle or catheter tip for spine or paraspinous diagnostic or therapeutic injection procedures (epidural, transforaminal epidural, subarachnoid, or sacroiliac joint), including neurolytic agent destruction? Answer: Code 72275 (epidurography) differs from code 77003 (fluoroscopic guidance) in that it represents a formal contrast study that includes fluoroscopy. Code 77003 represents the fluoroscopic guidance and localization, which are used in spine or paraspinous injection procedures and, is reported in addition...

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This May 2010 radiology Q&A explains how a diagnostic imaging coding question is handled in the context of spine and paraspinous procedures. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and clinical documentation reviewers who need to understand the scope of fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision, and related injection services discussed in the article. The piece focuses on comparing two CPT services, how they relate to accompanying procedures, and what should not be reported separately in that setting.

Why This Topic Matters

Radiology coding for spine procedures often depends on whether imaging, supervision, and procedure components are bundled or separately reportable. This article helps readers recognize the high-level distinctions discussed by CPT Assistant so they can review documentation and reporting practices more confidently.

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  1. May 2010 page 10b

    A brief issue page marker identifying the location of the Q&A within the publication.

  2. Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (Q&A)

    A coding question-and-answer focused on diagnostic radiology services used in spine-related imaging and injection contexts.

What You Will Learn

  • The general scope of radiology guidance discussed in the article
  • How the article frames comparison of imaging supervision and localization services
  • How the article situates imaging services alongside related injection procedures
  • What kinds of coding relationships are discussed in a spine imaging Q&A

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Radiology billing staff
  • Compliance reviewers
  • Physician documentation staff
  • Coding educators

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