Nervous System (November 2000)

November 2000 page 11a Coding Consultation Nervous System, Surgery 64885, 64886 (Q&A) Question If two nerves are grafted during a single operation, can codes 64885 and 64886 be reported more than one time? AMA Comment The term "nerve graft" in the common portion of the code descriptor (the part left of the semicolon) for codes 64885 and 64886 is singular, indicating that the codes represent a single nerve graft. Therefore, if more than one nerve is grafted during a single operative session, 64885 or 64886 , as appropriate, would be reported for the first nerve grafted. The appropriate add-on...

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This article presents a coding consultation from CPT Assistant focused on nervous system surgery billing questions for nerve graft procedures. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the general scope of guidance around repeat reporting, add-on code use, and related surgical code groupings discussed in the consultation.

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It helps readers identify whether the article is relevant to questions about CPT reporting for nerve graft surgery, especially in situations involving more than one nerve during one operation.

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  1. November 2000 page 11a

    A coding consultation from CPT Assistant addressing a question about surgical reporting for nervous system procedures. The section focuses on general guidance for code grouping and add-on code usage.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s general focus within CPT Assistant’s nervous system surgery consultation series.
  • That the guidance addresses reporting questions involving multiple nerve graft procedures in one operative session.
  • How the article frames the relationship between primary procedure codes and add-on code reporting at a high level.
  • The kinds of coding topics discussed for nervous system surgery reporting.

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing specialists
  • Compliance staff
  • Physician practice administrators

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