CPT Code 80101: Lumbar Nerve Root Injection - Definition & Modifier 22

CPT code 80101

Description:

Injection procedure for nerve root

Modifier 22: (Increased procedure time) is often needed for lumbar injections when the patient has a great amount of soft tissue making it difficult to accurately direct the needle under fluoroscopy.

CPT code 80101 should be used when performing an injection procedure for nerve roots. The CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code is a medical code that is used to describe medical services and procedures performed by healthcare professionals. CPT codes are used to report medical procedures and services to insurance companies or other healthcare payers. CPT 80101 is a specific code that is used to describe an injection procedure for nerve roots, which is a type of medical procedure that involves injecting medication near the nerve root to treat pain or other conditions.