77003 Fluoroguide for spine inject
Also known as: Fluoroscopy guided spine injection, Fluoroscopy guided epidural
Fluoroscopic guidance for spine injection procedure including real-time needle visualization and placement.
In Plain Language
X-ray guided spine injection; Live X-ray for back injection
Clinical Context
Fluoroscopic guidance for epidural steroid injection, facet injection, nerve block, or other percutaneous spine procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Total RVU | 0.59 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.59, this code ranks in the 38th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.4x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 77003?
CPT 77003 (Fluoroguide for spine inject) is a Radiology code. Fluoroscopic guidance for spine injection procedure including real-time needle visualization and placement.
Who uses CPT code 77003?
CPT 77003 is used by Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Pain Management. Fluoroscopic guidance for epidural steroid injection, facet injection, nerve block, or other percutaneous spine procedures.
When is CPT 77003 used?
Fluoroscopic guidance for epidural steroid injection, facet injection, nerve block, or other percutaneous spine procedures.
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