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AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 2 (February)
Surgery Nervous System, 64680 (Q&A) (February 1999)
February 1999 page 10e
Coding Consultation
Surgery Nervous System, 64680 (Q&A)
Question
How do I report a procedure where the splanchnic nerve is injected with phenol?
AMA Comment
Since the splanchnic nerve is part of the celiac plexus, and phenol is a neurolytic agent, you should report CPT code 64680, Destruction by neurolytic agent, celiac plexus, with or without radiologic monitoring.
Surgery Nervous System, 64680 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; February 1999 page 10e
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