March 2002 page 11
Coding Consultation
Surgery, Nervous System, 62263 (Q&A)
Question
Is it true that code 62263 should now be used with modifier '-52' to report epidural lysis of adhesions, when performed as a single-day procedure? In the August 2000 issue you state that unlisted code 64999 should be used.
AMA Comment
In August 2001, the CPT Editorial of code 62263, Percutaneous lysis of epidural adhesions using solution injection (eg, hypertonic saline, enzyme) or mechanical means (eg, spring-wound catheter) including radiologic localization (includes contrast when administered), which describes a "multipleday" procedure. When epidural lysis of adhesions is...
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This March 2002 CPT Assistant coding consultation page covers nervous system surgery topics relevant to CPT reporting. It is intended for coders and other revenue cycle professionals who need to understand the scope of the guidance, the procedures discussed, and the CPT and modifier references involved.
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A Q&A-style consultation on nervous system surgery coding topics published in March 2002. The section presents AMA commentary on reporting approaches discussed in the article.
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