CPT^® 64645, Under Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) Procedures on the Somatic Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64645 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 5 or more muscles of an additional extremity after the first to relieve a patient's pain and spasms.

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64616 and 64646

[QUOTE="gd100, post: 343905, member: 145007"]yes, that's why I'm looking at 64646.[/QUOTE] Ok...I believe it's the opposite...if you're coding for any of the muscles listed there (all other somatic m... [ Read More ]

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