Tips for Coding Blood Patch CPT code 62273
The procedure of blood patch involves injection of patient’s own blood in the epidural space. The whole procedure is performed in sterile manner to seal the site of the dural CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) leak. The CSF leak is usually due to prior lumbar puncture, myelogram or epidural injection/infusion. Approximately around 20 cc of patient’s blood … Read more