tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 1

Use 63660, 63688 for Revision or Removal of Neurostimulator Leads

Sometimes the neurostimulator electrodes move from the area that needs to be stimulated and need to be realigned. Or the patient may decide he or she wants the electrodes removed if they're too uncomfortable, stop working properly or become infected.  In 1999, HealthNow NY and a number of other Part B carriers instituted local medical review policies covering revision or removal of spinal neurostimulator leads. Use 63660 (Revision or removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode) or CPT 63688 (Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver) to bill for this service. HealthNow and the other...

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