Intradiscal Steroid Injection

Question:

Is there a CPT code for an intradiscal steroid injection for “discogenic pain?”   

Answer:

There is no CPT code for an intradiscal steroid injection. You will report an unlisted code, 22899 or 64999. Most payors consider non-thermal glucocorticoid injections as not medically necessary. Follow your payor policies for reporting unlisted procedures and procedures that may be denied as not medically necessary.  

*This response is based on the best information available as of 5/23/24.