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Remember to Report Imaging Guidance With 64640

Published on Wed Jan 24, 2024

Question: I have a report showing the physician performed neurolysis of the tibial nerve with ultrasonic guidance. How do I report this encounter? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: Assign 64640 (Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch) to report the tibial nerve neurolysis. You’ll also assign 76942 (Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), imaging supervision and interpretation) to [...]
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