CPT^® 63663, Under Neurostimulators (Spinal) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 63663 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Neurostimulators (Spinal) Procedures.

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Summary

The provider revises and or replaces a previous placed permanent percutaneous electrode array for spinal cord stimulation. This service includes fluoroscopy when necessary. This procedure is generally done to improve the effectiveness of the unit by correcting electrode movement or for a component malfunction.

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SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR QUESTION

A patient came to see our provider with a spinal cord stimulator already implanted from several years ago and that was now malfunctioning. Our provider was unable to get an MRI due to the compatibilit... [ Read More ]

Scs lead anchor removal

Hello!!! Our doctor is planning to remove the lead anchors for a patients previously implanted SCS due to pain at the anchor site. The provider will not be revising lead position, nor revising the ipg... [ Read More ]

Paddle lead for SCS trial

I know you already received a response and had ruled out using CPT 63662 but I would go back to the individual that had provided CPT 63662 and point out: It seems it would be incorrect to report 636... [ Read More ]

spinal cord stimulator

I agree with you. Also check with the manufacturer, they should have cheat sheets and information available. You are correct, programming codes are not used when implanting, and are also not used wh... [ Read More ]

CPT Code 63663

MUE edit for code 63663 allows 1 unit per 3 dates of service. Below is the link for MUE edits if you'd like to look at it. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/NationalCorrectCodIni... [ Read More ]

CPT Code 63663

[QUOTE="Crystalolague2016, post: 467496, member: 427845"] Hello fellow coders, I have a question on cpt 63663, can it be billed with 2 units on the same claim? [/QUOTE] Not allowed per MUE guidelines... [ Read More ]

CPT Code 63663

Hello fellow coders, I have a question on cpt 63663, can it be billed with 2 units on the same claim?... [ Read More ]

Spinal neurostim lead adapter revision question CPT 63663

(I code for a hospital outpatient facility.) I came across a case today and was wondering if anyone else had dealt with this situation? Pt comes in for a neurostim generator change (due to dead batt... [ Read More ]

Spinal cord stimulator - Need help with billing

I'm glad there is a discussion about this. I ran across an AMA CPT Assistant Reference, August 2010 that addresses the issue of billing for the removal of trial leads with permanent leads. "The guide... [ Read More ]

Repositioning of SCS Trial Leads

Below is from AMA CPT Assistant April 2011, reviewing the below it does not appear 63663 can be reported for temporary lead revision. I would believe it would inclusive similar to how 63661 is inclus... [ Read More ]

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