CPT 62327: Lumbar/Sacral Epidural Infusion or Intermittent Bolus, Image-Guided
CPT code 62327 identifies an image-guided lumbar or sacral epidural infusion or intermittent bolus administration of diagnostic or therapeutic medication into the epidural space. Nationally, this procedure is a common component of interventional pain management and postoperative analgesia strategies; it supports targeted delivery of steroids, anesthetics, or other agents to address radicular and lower back pain while minimizing systemic exposure.
Key payers in analyses of coverage and payment for this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical intent and service settings, typical payer coverage considerations, and benchmarks commonly tracked for utilization and authorization processes. The publication also outlines where the code sits in procedural workflows and what clinical teams typically document when furnishing image-guided epidural infusion or bolus therapy.
This summary equips clinicians, billing teams, and policy analysts with the practical context needed to interpret use of CPT code 62327 in national claims and coverage discussions, including service definitions, expected care settings, and the topics typically addressed in payer policies and utilization reviews.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 62327 describes the injection of a diagnostic or therapeutic substance into the epidural space surrounding the lumbar or sacral spinal nerves using continuous infusion or intermittent boluses, performed with imaging guidance. This procedure is used to deliver medications such as local anesthetics, pain medications, or corticosteroids directly to the epidural space to diagnose or treat lower back and radicular pain.
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Service type: Image-guided lumbar or sacral epidural medication administration via continuous infusion or intermittent bolus
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgery centers, hospital outpatient departments, pain clinics, or other procedural suites where sterile technique and imaging guidance (such as fluoroscopy) are available