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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 - Additional Information
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: $120.10 Benefit: 75% = $90.10 85% = $102.10
(See para TN.7.5, TN.7.6, TN.8.4, TN.8.240 of explanatory notes to this Category)
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