AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 12 (December)
Surgery: Nervous System (December 2008)
December 2008 page 9a Surgery: Nervous System, 64555 (Q&A) Question: Is radiologic guidance (ie, fluoroscopy [codes 76000, 77002]) included in the percutaneous implantation of a peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode (code 64555) or is any radiologic guidance used to place the neurostimulator components separately reportable? Marvel Hammer, RN., Denver, CO Answer: Yes, the fluoroscopic guidance to place the peripheral neurostimulator electrode is considered an inclusive service of code 64555, Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrodes; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve). Therefore, it would not be appropriate to additionally report fluoroscopic guidance. Surgery: Nervous System, 64555 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2008...
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