Is 64721 code for the physician or facility?
The code 64721 is a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for a "Lumbar puncture, diagnostic." It codes the professional services for a diagnostic procedure performed by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. Facility services, such as the use of the operating room or other equipment, are not included in this code and would be billed separately using the appropriate CPT or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes.
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