G0260 Injection for sacroiliac joint anesthesia
Also known as: sacroiliac joint injection with anesthesia, SI joint block
Injection into sacroiliac joint with local anesthesia for therapeutic management and pain relief in sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
In Plain Language
Numbing injection into hip-spine joint; Anesthetic sacroiliac joint treatment
Clinical Context
Therapeutic injection of sacroiliac joint with local anesthetic for pain relief in sacroiliac joint syndrome and dysfunction.
RVU Information
CPT G0260 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the G Codes category, 85% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0260?
CPT G0260 (Injection for sacroiliac joint anesthesia) is a G Codes code. Injection into sacroiliac joint with local anesthesia for therapeutic management and pain relief in sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Who uses CPT code G0260?
CPT G0260 is used by Physical Medicine, Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery. Therapeutic injection of sacroiliac joint with local anesthetic for pain relief in sacroiliac joint syndrome and dysfunction.
When is CPT G0260 used?
Therapeutic injection of sacroiliac joint with local anesthetic for pain relief in sacroiliac joint syndrome and dysfunction.
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