Our providers are performing four or five ablations that are typically performed at 2-3 minutes

Our providers are performing four or five ablations that are typically performed at 2-3 minutes each to the intercostal neurovascular bundle at the thoracotomy incision site. This is performed as an open procedure or through a smaller incision and a trocar placed. Our understanding is the code for cryoablation/cryoanalgesia is billed with CPT code 64999. Our question is whether or not it may be appropriate to code cryoablation/cryoanalgesia in addition to the primary procedure.

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CPT Knowledgebase - Jan 9, 2023