Educational Series: Tips to Help You Succeed – Part 1

COMMON MISTAKES WHEN CODING FACET INJECTIONS by Stephanie Thomas, CANPC Mistake #1: Not Using Imaging Imaging guidance and localization for facet injections is included in the code descriptors and is required. Fluoroscopy and CT guidance are not separately billable. If ultrasound guidance is used, use category three codes. Mistake #2: Reporting bilateral injection rather than an add on code for …