Medicare Benefits Schedule - Note TN.8.240

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

TN.8.240

Intra-articular injection (Item 39013)

This service must be performed under image guidance. Imaging items can be co-claimed with item 39013 when indicated.

Where intra-articular zygapophyseal joint injection provides a short term effect that is repeatedly observed, consideration should be given to longer lasting pain management techniques.

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Category 3 - THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

39013

39013 - Additional Information

Item Start Date:
01-Jul-1993
Description Updated:
01-Mar-2022
Schedule Fee Updated:
01-Jul-2022

Multiple Operation Rule

Injection of one or more zygo-apophyseal or costo-transverse joints with one or more of contrast media, local anaesthetic or corticosteroid under image guidance

(Anaes.)

Fee: $115.35 Benefit: 75% = $86.55 85% = $98.05

(See para TN.7.5, TN.7.6, TN.8.4, TN.8.240 of explanatory notes to this Category)

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