tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 33

CPT® 2013: CCI Past Is Seen in 64561's Future

Avoid separately reporting 76000 or 77002.Not all of the coding changes for next year involve new codes. You should pay close attention to code descriptor revisions as well. Of note, CPT® 2013 alters the wording for 64561. Take a look at the change to ensure you don't inaccurately report this neurostimulator code. Leave 76000, 77002 Off Neurostimulator ClaimsCPT® 2013 revises the descriptor of 64561 as follows: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed. The new description adds the phrase "including image guidance, if performed."That means you cannot report codes...

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