AMA CPT® Assistant - 2013 Issue 5 (May)
Surgery: Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis, or Nerve Decompression) (Q&A) (May 2013)
May 2013 page 12b Surgery: Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis, or Nerve Decompression) Question: There does not appear to be a CPT code that describes decompressing the suprascapular nerve arthroscopically. Is it appropriate to report code 64713, Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; brachial plexus? This seems to overvalue the work done, especially when done arthroscopically, as the procedure adds 15 minutes to the case, and does not entail the significant dissection required when the procedure is performed open. Or should code 29999, Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy, be used since this procedure is not in the CPT book? Answer: Code...
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