AMA CPT® Assistant - 2012 Issue 9 (September)
Surgery: Nervous System (Q&A) (September 2012)
September 2012 page 17 Surgery: Nervous System Question: What is the correct CPT code to report for percutaneous carpal tunnel release using the Manosâ„¢ carpal tunnel release (CTR) system? Answer: It would be appropriate to report code 64999, Unlisted procedure, nervous system for percutaneous carpal tunnel release using the Manosâ„¢ carpal tunnel release (CTR) system. The Manosâ„¢ system is a percutaneous procedure performed without visualization and without the use of an endoscope. Because it is not an open surgical procedure, it is not appropriate to report code 64721, Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel. Please note that...
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