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rhizotomy

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    Wiki Rhizotomy or neurotomy documentation

    Hello, So I know a rhizotomies and neurotomies are basically RFAs, so we would use cpt codes 64633-64636. However, are the the documentation requirements the same? Meaning do we need temp and duration documented in the op notes for a rhizotomy or neurotomy?
    • calatv
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    • documentation neurotomy radiofrequency ablation rfa rhizotomy
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Anesthesia
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    Wiki Rhizotomy?

    Received op report to code and procedure is listed as Rhizotomy. Here is the segment in question: I made a stab wound incision slightly paravertebral and in between L5-S1 and L4-5. This allowed me to apply the dilator system and a scope was applied over the transverse process juncture with the...
    • Mydream
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    • direct identified l4-5 median rhizotomy
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki Rhizotomy/Radiofrequency Ablation

    Looking for any and all opinions as to what code one would use to code anesthesia for rhizotomy/radiofrequency ablation.....:)
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