CPT^® 63664, Under Neurostimulators (Spinal) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 63664 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Neurostimulators (Spinal) Procedures.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider revises the spinal neurostimulator electrode plates or paddles that were previously placed through laminotomy or laminectomy, which removed either the entire lamina or part of the lamina. He may also replace the neurostimulator electrode plates or paddles.

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SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR QUESTION

Hi there, I believe that 63664 is the correct code, but for full details you should check Noridian's LCD and LCA.... [ Read More ]

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 ]

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 definitely 63664 and 63685. Checking the the integrity of the system is included.... [ 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 ]

spinal cord stimulator

neurosurgeon did : a. remove spinal cord stimulator battery b. remove epidural spinal cord stimulator paddle including leads c. placement new spinal cord stimulator epidural paddle d. placement new ba... [ Read More ]

Neuro Stim Revisions and No Device Code

Wondering how you handle the neuro-stimulator revisions, reported with CPT code 63664, when NO device replacement was performed? CMS has this code hitting a device edit but we have no device to repo... [ Read More ]

op note need opinions please

I would code: 15733 (Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle) 63664 (Revision including replacement, when performed, of spinal neurostimulator elect... [ Read More ]

63655 vs 63664 coding help 63655 63664 laminectomy laminotomy

We are looking for help with coding the revision code or initial placement code, in the case where a patient has epidural SCS Leads removed and paddle leads implanted. If they never had paddle leads... [ Read More ]

Scs revision with laminectomy???

Below is from AMA CPT Change 2010, as seen below CPT 63664 includes the work of: "Scar tissue and additional bone removal around the prior laminectomy site, along with dissection of the epidural sp... [ Read More ]

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