Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
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Dive Into This Hydrodissection Scenario
Published on Mon May 17, 2021
Question: My podiatrist performed a hydrodissection decompression of the superficial peroneal nerve tunnel bilaterally. I’m not sure which CPT® code to report for this procedure. Can you please help me? Alabama Subscriber Answer: You should report 64722 (Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)). Don’t miss: Hydrodissection of the superficial perineal nerve falls under code 64722, which is a broad category to include neuroplasty, (exploration, neurolysis, or nerve decompression) on peripheral nerves, extracranial nerve, and the automatic nervous system.
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