Plantar Common Digital Nerve Injection Procedures-Codes 64455 and 64632 (January 2009)

January 2009 page 6 Coding Communication:Plantar Common Digital Nerve Injection Procedures-Codes 64455 and 64632 Plantar interdigital neuroma of the foot, often called "Morton's neuroma" a common cause of forefoot pain and paresthesia. It is thought to be due to interdigital nerve compression caused by either entrapment of the proper digital nerve as it passes between the metatarsal heads and beneath the intermetatarsal ligament or an intermetatarsal bursa overlying the nerve causing nerve compression. With time, the entrapped nerve undergoes degenerative vascular changes, axonal demyelination, and, in some cases, inflammatory changes. Associated findings include adjacent fibrous and fatty tissue and...

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This article reviews the clinical background of plantar interdigital neuroma and summarizes CPT guidance relevant to procedures used in its treatment. It is intended for coding professionals and clinical staff who need to understand the scope of the topic, the CPT code set involved, and the broader context of how these services were being addressed in CPT guidance at the time.

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Because plantar interdigital neuroma services can involve different procedure types, accurate code-set awareness helps readers identify the article’s relevance to coding, documentation, and procedure classification without relying on the premium text.

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  • The clinical context of plantar interdigital neuroma of the foot
  • How the article frames CPT guidance for related office and procedural services
  • The broader coding issues discussed for injection and neurolytic treatment approaches
  • How the topic was presented in CPT Assistant during January 2009

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  • Medical coders
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  • Physician documentation staff
  • Podiatry and orthopedic billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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