Reader Questions:
You’ll Have to Use Unlisted Codes for This Facet Joint Destruction
Published on Thu Jan 04, 2024
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed destruction of a single paravertebral facet joint by neurolytic agent. The surgeon did not use any visualization for the procedure. We reported 64633 and received a denial. What went wrong? Washington, DC Subscriber Answer: Since the surgeon didn’t use visualization for the procedure, you should have reported 64999 (Unlisted procedure, nervous system). Explanation: The [...]