AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 11 (November)
Surgery: Nervous System Q&A (November 2017)
November 2017 page 10c Surgery: Nervous System Question: How should a sural nerve neurolysis performed at the level of the ankle be reported? Answer:For CPT coding purposes, the ankle is considered part of the leg. Therefore, code 64708, Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified, would be the appropriate code to report. Surgery: Nervous System. CPT® Assistant. 2017; November 2017 page 10c ...
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Article Overview
This brief CPT Assistant Q&A focuses on a nervous system surgery coding question from November 2017. It is useful for coders and billers working with peripheral nerve procedures and for anyone looking for article-specific guidance tied to CPT coding terminology in a surgical context.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article addresses a narrow coding question relevant to nervous system surgery and CPT-based reporting.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic of the coding question addressed in the article
- How the article frames a nervous system surgery reporting issue
- The type of CPT guidance discussed in the Q&A format
- Which clinical area and anatomical region the question concerns at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billers
- Compliance staff
- Physician practice staff
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