decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2011 Issue 12 (December)
Nerve Destruction / 4 facet coding scenarios
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Article Overview
This article reviews four facet medial branch nerve destruction scenarios and compares how their coding and payment changed from 2011 to 2012. It is aimed at coding professionals and compliance readers who need a broad view of the procedure categories, the code sets involved, and the reimbursement context discussed in the chart.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand how coding and payment shifts are presented across different spinal regions and nerve counts, supporting code review, compliance checks, and reimbursement awareness.
Article Sections
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Introductory overview
Introduces a chart comparing multiple facet medial branch nerve destruction scenarios and notes the reimbursement context for 2012.
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Lumbar: 2 nerves at L4-5
Presents one lumbar scenario and compares the associated 2011 and 2012 coding and fee information.
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Lumbar: 3 nerves at L3-4, L4-5
Presents a second lumbar scenario and compares the related 2011 and 2012 coding and fee information.
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Cervical: 2 nerves at C-4-5
Presents one cervical scenario and compares the associated 2011 and 2012 coding and fee information.
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Cervical: 3 nerves at C3-4, C4-5
Presents a second cervical scenario and compares the related 2011 and 2012 coding and fee information.
What You Will Learn
- How the article organizes facet medial branch nerve destruction scenarios
- Which procedure categories are compared across lumbar and cervical regions
- How the article frames reimbursement changes between 2011 and 2012
- Which code sets appear in the charted examples
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance auditors
- Billing staff
- Coding educators
- Practice management professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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