CPT^® 64776, Under Excision and Implantation Procedures on the Somatic Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64776 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision and Implantation Procedures on the Somatic Nerves.

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The provider removes a tumor or mass growing on a nerve in a finger or a toe to relieve pain and restore nerve function lost from trauma.

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Neuromas - 2nd request please

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Neuromas

Coding question-ulnar digital nerve

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