CPT^® 64642, Under Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) Procedures on the Somatic Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64642 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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The provider injects a chemical, such as Botox®, into one to four muscles of one extremity to relieve a patient's pain and spasms.

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95874

Same scenario, My physician did a procedure where he injected Botox into1 extremities under EMG guidance. Mr question is do i need to add any modifier for this procedures. 64642 95874. Please help me... [ Read More ]

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95874

I am billing 95874 with 64642 x 1 and 64643 x 2.... [ Read More ]

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Chemodenervation - medial and lateral

[QUOTE="mhstrauss, post: 384800, member: 127551"]Yes, but if other muscles are also injected, the 1 vs 2 issue for the gastroc count could make the difference between choosing 64642 vs 64644. [/QUOTE]... [ Read More ]

Chemodenervation - medial and lateral

[QUOTE="CodingKing, post: 384791, member: 323638"]Would this fall under 64642 - Chemodenervation of an extremity? That code is for 1-4 muscles.[/QUOTE] Yes, but if other muscles are also injected, th... [ Read More ]

Chemodenervation - medial and lateral

Would this fall under 64642 - Chemodenervation of an extremity? That code is for 1-4 muscles.... [ Read More ]

medicare botox billing

I have recently changed jobs and am working for an outpatient physiatry office. They have begun to give Botox injection. Our outpatient office is in a rehab hospital that is use to charging for the ... [ Read More ]

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