Nervous System, 62362 (Q&A) (March 1997)

March 1997 page 11c Coding Consultation Nervous System, 62362 (Q&A) Question Is the creation of the subcutaneous pocket reported separately when implanting a pump, as in code 62362? AMA Comment The creation of the subcutaneous pump pocket is included in code 62362, Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming, and is not reported separately. Nervous System, 62362 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1997; March 1997 page 11c ...

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This article presents a short coding consultation from CPT Assistant focused on a nervous system pump implantation question. It is relevant to coders and billers working with CPT procedural reporting and related device implantation scenarios, and it discusses general billing guidance in the context of one CPT code.

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    A short coding consultation from the March 1997 issue of CPT Assistant. It centers on a single question and an AMA comment addressing procedural reporting in a nervous system context.

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