CPT code 0215T identifies ultrasound-guided injection of a diagnostic or therapeutic agent into one or more additional cervical or thoracic paravertebral facet joints or the nerves that exit those joints. This procedure is used to diagnose or treat axial and radicular pain and to provide regional anesthesia for surgical procedures. As a specialized, image-guided intervention, the code captures care that often involves provider-level procedural skill and facility resources.

Key payers addressed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context, typical sites of service, and billing considerations tied to this service. The publication highlights national relevance given the frequency of cervical and thoracic spine pain, the increasing use of ultrasound guidance for targeted injections, and payer coverage patterns that affect access and utilization.

This report summarizes benchmarks and coding guidance where available, explains common clinical indications and service settings, and outlines elements that typically appear on the claim. Data not available in the input is noted where relevant.