AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 64

A patient suffering from idiopathic dystonia is seen today and receives the following Botulinum injections: three muscle injections in both upper extremities and seven injections in six paraspinal muscles.
How are these injections reported according to the CPT® guidelines?

Answer options

• A. 64644, 64647 x 7
• B. 64642-50, 64643-50, 64647
• C. 64642, 64643, 64647
• D. 64642 x 3, 64642 x 3, 64647 x 7

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as it properly codes the injections based on the CPT® guidelines for Botulinum injections in this context. Options A and B incorrectly suggest modifiers or extra codes that are not necessary for the number of injections reported. Option D misrepresents the coding by splitting the injections into separate listings that are not required.