AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 8 (August)

Surgery: Nervous System (August 2005)

August 2005 page 13c Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Surgery/Nervous System, 64999 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code to report for pulsed radiofrequency (PRF)? AMA Comment Currently, there is not a specific CPT code that accurately describes PRF. Therefore, the unlisted code 64999, Unlisted procedure, nervous system, should be reported. It should also be noted that it is not appropriate to report Destruction by Neurolytic Agent codes 64600-64681 for PRF. AMA Comment When reporting an unlisted code to describe a procedure or service, it will be necessary to submit supporting documentation (eg, procedure report) along with the claim...

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