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    Wiki SCS Psych Eval

    A psych eval is required prior to an SCS Trial however, I can't seem to locate a policy (Medicare, Evicore, etc) that states a specific timeframe that this needs to be performed within/prior to surgery. Example: Patient has already had a psych eval for a previous procedure (>2 years), but...
    • k8mbee
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    • 63650 63685 medical policy pain management pre-procedure psych eval psychological evaluation scs scs trial spinal cord stimulator
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Billing/Reimbursement
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    Wiki Repositioning of SCS Trial Leads

    Our provider implanted SCS trial leads-code 63650 on the 26th of the month. Patient was sent home with leads and a external generator. On the 29th day of the month, pt was back in the ASC and the provider reposition the leads. Same leads, just moved contacts for pain coverage. What is the...
    • 574coding
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    • 63650 63663 electrode array scs trial
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Anesthesia
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