CPT® 64634, Under Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) Procedures on the Somatic Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 64634 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) Procedures on the Somatic Nerves.

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Summary

In this add on procedure, the provider destroys the facet joint nerve of a cervical or thoracic spinal segment using neurolytic agents like heat, electric current, or a chemical compound. He makes use of imaging guidance, either fluoroscopy or CT scan. He injects the additional facet joint level, after the initial, separately reportable single facet joint neurolytic injection.

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