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Streamline Sacral Nerve Stimulator Coding by Mastering Each Stage

Published on Wed Apr 07, 2010

Apply CCI's latest fluoro bundle to keep 64561 claims on track. Selecting the proper sacral nerve stimulator codes is no simple feat, but a close look at payer instructions can point you in the right direction. What is it? "A sacral nerve stimulator is a pulse generator that transmits electrical impulses to the sacral nerves through an implanted wire. These impulses cause the bladder muscles to contract, which gives the patient ability to void more properly,"states Medicare Claims Processing Manual (MCPM), Chapter 32, Section 40 (www.cms.gov/Manuals/IOM/list.asp). You might also see the terms sacral nerve neuromodulation  or InterStim Therapy (the Medtronic device brand name) in relation to this service. Good news: For certain coverage conditions, CMS has approved the sacral nerve stimulator procedure for urinary incontinence, and the service seems to be growing in popularity, says Jolynn M. Van Ert, RT(R)(T), CPC, CIRRC, radiology support specialist with the Luther Midelfort [...]
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