Urology Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Pinpoint Right Code for InterStim® Procedure
Published on Fri Sep 10, 2021
Question: I am still new to urology coding. How would you code an InterStim® lead and generator removal and replacement with an incision approach? AAPC Forum Member Answer: You should report the following codes on your claim: Don’t miss: You should never report 64590 in conjunction with 64595 (Revision or removal of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver), according to the CPT® guidelines.
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