PROCEDURES PERFORMED:1. Bilateral facet joint injections, L4-L52. Bilateral facet joint injections, L5-S1.3. Fluoroscopy. TECHNIQUE: The AP view was aligned with the proper tilt so that the end plates for the desired levels were perpendicular. The AP image showed the sacrum and the L5 spinous process. Manual palpation located the sacral hiatus. The 6-inch, 20-gauge needle with a slight volar bend was inserted using fluoroscopy into each facet joint under AP image. The bilateral L4-L5, and L5-S1 facet joints were injected in a systematic fashion from caudal to cranial. A sterile dressing was applied. The patient tolerated the procedure well with no complications and was transferred to recovery in good condition. What CPT® codes are reported?
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