CPT code 0213T defines an ultrasound-guided injection of a diagnostic or therapeutic agent into a single cervical or thoracic paravertebral facet joint or the exiting spinal nerve. This procedure is used to relieve neck or upper back pain or to provide anesthetic for surgical procedures. The code captures an image‑guided interventional pain management service distinct from fluoroscopic or CT-guided interventions.

Nationally, ultrasound-guided spine injections have grown as facilities and clinicians seek alternatives to ionizing radiation for targeted nerve and joint interventions. Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the clinical context for the code, typical sites of service, and the service type. The publication outlines common billing modifiers and national payer coverage patterns where available, and it provides benchmarking context and policy considerations relevant to payers and providers. Content addresses coding specificity, clinical indications, and procedural setting expectations to help billing professionals and practice managers understand claim submission implications.

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