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AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 10 (October)
Epiduroscopy, 64999 (Q&A) (October 1998)
October 1998 page 10d
Coding Consultation
Epiduroscopy, 64999 (Q&A)
Question
When coding for an epiduroscopy, should I report code 64999, Unlisted procedure nervous system?
AMA Comment
Yes. It would be appropriate to report code 64999 for epidurogram as there currently is no CPT code describing placement of an endoscope in the epidural space (epiduroscopy).
Epiduroscopy, 64999 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1998; October 1998 page 10d
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