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Don't Mix Up 64704 and 64726

Published on Mon Aug 05, 2019

Question: I’m new to podiatry. Can you explain the difference between codes 64704 and 64726? Texas Subscriber Answer: The codes you mention are 64704 (Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot) and 64726 (Decompression; plantar digital nerve). Code 64704: During a 64704 service, the podiatrist places an incision dorsally into the target site in the patient’s foot where the compressed nerve [...]
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