CPT 77002 describes the use of fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement during procedures such as biopsy, aspiration, injection, or localization of a device. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes and billing examples.
CPT 77002 involves the use of fluoroscopic guidance to assist in the placement of a needle for various procedures, including biopsy, aspiration, injection, or localization of a device. This code is used when the provider uses live X-ray images displayed on a monitor to guide the placement of the needle. It is important to note that CPT 77002 should not be reported if the primary procedure code already includes fluoroscopic guidance.
The official description of CPT code 77002 is: ‘Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).’ This code should be used in conjunction with specific primary procedure codes listed in the notes section.
CPT 77002 is used when fluoroscopic guidance is necessary for needle placement during procedures such as biopsy, aspiration, injection, or localization of a device. This code should not be reported if the primary procedure code already includes fluoroscopic guidance. It is important to review the specific primary procedure codes listed in the notes section to determine if CPT 77002 should be reported in addition to the primary procedure.
CPT code 77002 should be used when the provider utilizes fluoroscopic guidance to assist in the placement of a needle for procedures such as biopsy, aspiration, injection, or localization of a device. It is important to ensure that the primary procedure code does not already include fluoroscopic guidance, as CPT 77002 should only be reported in addition to the primary procedure.
To support a claim for CPT 77002, the provider must document the following information:
When billing for CPT 77002, ensure that the primary procedure code does not already include fluoroscopic guidance. CPT 77002 should only be reported in addition to the primary procedure. It is important to review the specific primary procedure codes listed in the notes section to determine if CPT 77002 should be reported. Modifier 52 (Reduced services) may be appended to the code if the radiology service is supervised by one provider and interpreted by another. Modifier TC should be appended if reporting only the technical component of the radiology service. However, payer policies may exempt hospitals from appending modifier TC. Modifier 26 should be appended if reporting only the professional component of the radiology service.
CPT 77002 was added to the Current Procedural Terminology system on January 1, 2007. There have been no updates to the code since its addition.