CPT® Code 0628T

Add-On Code

Percutaneous injection of allogeneic cellular and/or tissue-based product, intervertebral disc, unilateral or bilateral injection, with fluoroscopic guidance, lumbar; each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

The CPT® Code 0628T refers to a specific medical procedure involving the percutaneous injection of allogeneic cellular and/or tissue-based products into the intervertebral disc. Allogeneic cells, often referred to as universal cells, are derived from a single source, such as umbilical cord blood, and are stored in a master cell bank. These cells are processed for specific therapeutic applications, particularly in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration. The procedure is designed to provide pain relief and improve the quality of the disc without the need for invasive surgical interventions. This method is considered more convenient compared to autologous cell therapy, which involves using the patient's own cells. During the procedure, local anesthesia is administered, and fluoroscopic guidance is utilized to ensure accurate placement of the injection. The injection consists of a ready-to-use material containing a predetermined number of cells per segment being treated. It is important to note that this code is used to report injections at each additional level beyond the primary procedure, which is reported separately using the appropriate codes for the first level of injection.