AMA CPT® Assistant - 2016 Issue 2 (February)

Surgery: Nervous System (Q&A) (February 2016)

February 2016 page 13c Surgery: Nervous System Question: What is the appropriate CPT code to report the placement of the Neuro-Stim System™ Electro-Auricular Device™ for pain management? Answer: The Neuro-Stim System™ Electro-Auricular Device™ is a small implant, which is similar to the size of a hearing aid, that rests behind the ear and generates a low, continual frequency and pulse in an effort to help decrease chronic pain in the neck and/or back. Therefore, it is not appropriate to report codes for nerve stimulators that are implanted directly into the body, such as code 64555, Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator...

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