CPT^® 64570, Under Neurostimulator Procedures on the Peripheral Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64570 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Neurostimulator Procedures on the Peripheral Nerves.

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The provider removes a vagus nerve electrode array and existing pulse generator. Report this service only when the provider removes both the electrode array and the pulse generator without replacing them. This service may be done due to infection or the patient is unresponsive or intolerant to treatment.

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neurostimulator removal due to a study

I have been asked for the CPT and ICD9 code for removall of vagus neurostimulator. I have the CPT code, but what ICD-9 code we would use for the removal due to a study? 64570 Removal of cranial nerv... [ Read More ]

Removal vagus neurostimulator for a STUDY

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I'd suggested 61885 as described in CPT's illustration for codes 64568-64570 (p.330 AMA's prof edition). States "Replacement of cranial nerve pulse generator(61885)".... [ Read More ]

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