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Jan 14th, 2010 - kbarney
PRP injections/Prolotherapy
What is the correct way to code for the above?
Jan 14th, 2010 - nmaguire 2,606
Sclerotherapy 36470, 36471
Sclerotherapy for varicose veins of the lower extremities is not covered.
https://www.oxhp.com/secure/policy/sclerotherapy_veins_oma_1008.html
http://www.wpsmedicare.com/part_b/policy/active/local/_files/l30143_gsurg041.pdf
Jan 14th, 2010 -
You mean platelet rich Plasma injections?
Just in JAMA not effective for achilles tendonitis. No better than saline injection.
You should just code the injection procedure but I have no idea how to code the fluid. Also M0076 is a Medicare code that may apply but will not get paid.