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I am trying to find a code for decompression of 1st branch of lateral plantar nerve. I seem to be lead to 64708 but not confident that is correct.
 
64708 is for Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis, or Nerve Decompression) of a "major peripheral nerve," which would not apply to the Lateral Plantar Nerve or its branches. 64722: Decompression, unspecified nerve (specified as the 1st branch of the Lateral Plantar Nerve) would be more correct.

Respectfully submitted, Alan Pechacek, M.D.
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AlanPechacek said:
64708 is for Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis, or Nerve Decompression) of a "major peripheral nerve," which would not apply to the Lateral Plantar Nerve or its branches. 64722: Decompression, unspecified nerve (specified as the 1st branch of the Lateral Plantar Nerve) would be more correct.

Respectfully submitted, Alan Pechacek, M.D.
icd10orthocoder.com
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can you clear my confusion too, this code seems to be representing the unspecified nerves, if decompression was carried down on medial plantar nerve, should not we be reporting 64704 ?
 
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