Neurolysis and Neuroplasty (62263-62264, 62280-62282, 64708-64714) (June 2012)

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers orient themselves within a set of closely related nerve procedure codes and understand the scope of the CPT guidance discussed in the source. It is useful for distinguishing broad procedure categories, identifying the specialties involved, and locating the coding references addressed in the article.

Article Sections

1. June 2012 pages 12-13

   Introductory publication information for the CPT Assistant article.

2. Overview of neurolysis and neuroplasty

   General discussion of the article’s subject matter and how it frames open and percutaneous nerve-related procedures in CPT guidance.

3. Spine and Spinal Cord

   Discussion of percutaneous adhesiolysis and neurolytic injection procedures in the spinal region, including related coding guidance and procedural context.

4. Coding Tip

   Brief coding guidance addressing related imaging and localization references.

5. Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis or Nerve Decompression)

   Discussion of open neuroplasty procedures involving major peripheral nerves and named nerve bundles, with examples of clinical contexts covered by the article.

6. External and Internal Neurolysis

   Explanation of the article’s comparison of external and internal neurolysis within the broader neuroplasty discussion.