Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) and Chemodenervation Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System CPT® Code range 64600- 64681

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) and Chemodenervation Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System 64600-64681 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 64600- 64681

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AMA CPT guidance is: Codes 64600-64681 include the injection of other therapeutic agents (eg, corticosteroids). Do not report diagnostic/therapeutic injections separately. Do not report a code labele... [ Read More ]
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CPT states: "Codes 64600-64681 include the injection of other therapeutic agents (e.g. corticosteroids.) ... For codes labeled as chemodenervation, the supply of chemodenervation agent is reported sep... [ Read More ]
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Below is from AMA CPT Assistant, which states to use 64999 for pulsed RF August 2005 page 13 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Surgery/Nervous System, 64999 (Q&A) Question: What is the app... [ Read More ]
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