Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical, Radiofrequency) (March 2000)

March 2000 page 4 Coding Communications Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical, Radiofrequency) This article is the last of a three-part series describing spinal injection procedures. In this part we will specifically address the series of codes 64622-64627, destruction of the paravertebral facet joint nerves by a neurolytic agent (eg, chemical, thermal, electrical, radiofrequency). For CPT 2000, the destruction by neurolytic agent (eg, chemical, thermal, electrical, radiofrequency) codes 64622-64623 were revised, and two new codes 64626-64627 were established to delineate paravertebral facet joint nerve destruction by a neurolytic agent at the cervical or thoracic region(s). Because of...

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Article Overview

This article explains a March 2000 CPT coding update focused on spinal injection procedures, specifically destruction of paravertebral facet joint nerves by neurolytic agent. It is useful for coders, billers, and coding educators who need to understand how the article organizes the discussion of the CPT changes, related parenthetical guidance, fluoroscopic guidance references, and an illustrative clinical vignette.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize a CPT revision affecting spinal procedure reporting and understand the broader context of the update. It also highlights associated guidance and an example scenario relevant to correct code selection in this procedure family.

Article Sections

  1. March 2000 page 4

    Introductory coding communications content for the March 2000 issue and the spinal procedure topic covered in the article.

  2. The New Codes

    Discussion of the code update within the spinal procedure series, including the newly established portion of the code family and its relationship to existing codes.

  3. Clinical Vignette for 64626 and 64627

    An illustrative case scenario showing the kind of clinical setting addressed by the article and the procedural workflow described in the example.

What You Will Learn

  • What procedure family the article addresses
  • How the article frames the CPT update for March 2000
  • What related guidance and reference materials are discussed
  • How the article uses a clinical vignette to illustrate the topic

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Billing staff
  • Clinical documentation and reimbursement professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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