Surgery: Nervous System (December 2008)

December 2008 page 9a Surgery: Nervous System, 64555 (Q&A) Question: Is radiologic guidance (ie, fluoroscopy [codes 76000 , 77002 ]) included in the percutaneous implantation of a peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode (code 64555 ) or is any radiologic guidance used to place the neurostimulator components separately reportable? Marvel Hammer, RN., Denver, CO Answer: Yes, the fluoroscopic guidance to place the peripheral neurostimulator electrode is considered an inclusive service of code 64555 , Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrodes; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve) . Therefore, it would not be appropriate to additionally report fluoroscopic guidance. Surgery: Nervous System, 64555 (Q&A). CPT®...

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This article is a short CPT Assistant question-and-answer item focused on nervous system surgery coding. It discusses radiologic guidance in the context of a percutaneous peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode procedure and is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with CPT guidance and procedural reporting.

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  1. December 2008 page 9a

    A brief Q&A from CPT Assistant focused on a nervous system surgery coding topic published on a specific page in December 2008.

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