CPT^® 64716, Under Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis or Nerve Decompression) Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64716 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis or Nerve Decompression) Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider relieves the pressure on a cranial nerve by incising the scar tissue or other source of pressure. He may also transpose the nerve to a nearby area so it’s in a more suitable area, free of pressure.

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OP note help. 64716

I have no experience in this area and my first question is what is the diagnosis? After reading the note, 64716 refers to decompressing the nerve so I wouldn't use that. I think you're looking for tr... [ Read More ]

OP note help. 64716

How would you suggest on coding this. 64716 and 64742 Needle point facial nerve electrodes were placed in the orbicularis oculi and auris, and were tested and found to be in good working order. These... [ Read More ]

CPT Code 64716

How do I include billing 2 vagus nerves codes with cpt code 64716?... [ Read More ]

neuroplasty

While we have never done one like that, we do openings for spinal surgery where we do the opening of the neck and then the spine surgeon comes in and does his part. So my quess would be, it would be s... [ Read More ]

neuroplasty

Hi, is it appropriate to bill a neuroplasty(64716) with performing a total thyroid neck dissection. One of the physicians, we do a a seminar and this was brought up that you can bill these 2 code... [ Read More ]

Coding Occipital Neuralgia

I would agree with your code choice for a left occipital nerve decompression. The occipital nerve is considered a spinal nerve, so I think 64722 would be most appropriate. I'm working on a very simi... [ Read More ]

Trouble with cranial nerve/artery codes! HELP!! :)

OP Note: This was directly adjacent to the greater occipital artery and vein. The small medusa of veins had to be ligated to remove them from around the occipital nerve. I was struck by the amount ... [ Read More ]

Dissection Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

The procedure code is 43107 and the diagnosis is metastatic liver ca. One of our surgeons thinks using 64716 would be appropriate but I'm not sure. Thanks!... [ Read More ]

Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain

Hello, Other than 64610, may be 64716 needed;... [ Read More ]

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