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Published on Fri Oct 13, 2023

Question: Would the following sacral nerve neurostimulator implant of electrode array procedure be considered percutaneous or open? I am thinking this should be 64561 since the needle was utilized. Diagnosis: Overactive bladder. Procedure: Foramen needle was introduced near sciatic notch and sacral midline to identify and penetrate the S3 foramen. Needle depth adjusted with fluoroscopy, and position confirmed by perineum [...]
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