AMA CPT® Assistant - 2019 Issue 12 (December)

Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (Genicular Injection; Radiofrequency Neurotomy Sacroiliac Joint) (December 2019)

December 2019 page 8 Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (Genicular Injection; Radiofrequency Neurotomy Sacroiliac Joint) For Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2020 code set, new codes have been established to report destruction by neurolytic agent of genicular nerve branches (64624) and radiofrequency ablation of nerves innervating the sacroiliac joint (64625). In addition, parenthetical notes and cross-references have been added to instruct users how to appropriately report these new codes. This article provides an update regarding these changes. Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency), Chemodenervation Somatic Nerves  64624Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance...

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