tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 44

Pain Management: Neurolytic Destruction Options Vary Based on Dx

You’ll access a wide range of codes for these services. The descriptors for numerous CPT® codes mention “destruction by neurolytic agent,” such as those in groups 64600-64647 and 64650-64681. Physicians can use several chemicals or other materials to bring about neurolytic destruction. Here’s a practical rundown to help you understand the differences and file successful claims. Background: Physicians used chemical nerve destruction to provide patients with pain relief extensively in the past. Newer analgesics and safer techniques moved to the forefront for a time, but advances in cryoablation and radiofrequency lesioning have led to...

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