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Know Your Code Choices for for interStim Battery Service

Published on Fri Jan 13, 2017

Question: What would the correct CPT® code be for replacing an interStim battery? The lead was not replaced. New Mexico Subscriber Answer: Three codes represent interStim battery services, depending on exactly what service is performed. The choices are: 64585 – Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator electrode array 64590 – Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, [...]
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