CPT code 0310T was deleted in 2018 with instructions from CPT Changes 2018 to report code 64999 for motor function mapping using noninvasive navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) for therapeutic treatment planning. Currently, nTMS technology is commonly used in pediatric brain mapping prior to surgery and it does not require the same physician work as repetitive TMS (rTMS), which is used for behavioral health treatment. Would a code from code range 95928-95939 (central motor evoked potential study for TMS) be appropriate to report for motor mapping using nTMS, or should code 64999 be reported for all nTMS brain mapping? ...

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Article Overview

This article reviews a CPT deletion/update issue involving noninvasive navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) used for brain mapping and therapeutic treatment planning. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand how the service is discussed in current guidance and how it relates to broader CPT reporting categories. The article also distinguishes the topic from other related neurophysiology code families and explains the context of the 2018 change.

Why This Topic Matters

Correctly understanding the status of a deleted CPT code and the surrounding guidance helps coders avoid using outdated reporting pathways and supports consistent, current CPT-based documentation review for nTMS-related services.

What You Will Learn

  • How a deleted CPT code is addressed in updated guidance
  • The general reporting context for nTMS-related brain mapping services
  • How the article frames the relationship between nTMS and other CPT neurophysiology code families
  • Why current coding references matter when evaluating legacy code usage

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance professionals
  • Neurology and neurosurgery billing staff
  • Revenue cycle teams

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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