CPT^® 64722, Under Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis or Nerve Decompression) Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64722 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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In this procedure, the provider performs a decompression of an unspecified nerve, freeing it from surrounding ligaments, which are exerting pressure on the nerve. The provider specifies the nerve decompressed in his documentation.

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64708

[QUOTE="podcoder70, post: 510784, member: 584850"] Sorry for the delay. Decompression of nerve is 64722 (unspecified nerves) or 64726 (plantar digital nerve). 64722 (which sounds like the correct co... [ Read More ]

64708

[QUOTE="tscobee, post: 510631, member: 9946"] Yes.....decompression of common, superficial, and soleal nerve lesions. [/QUOTE] Sorry for the delay. Decompression of nerve is 64722 (unspecified nerves... [ Read More ]

Spermatic Cord Denervation CPT?

I would suggest 64722 as the most accurate code for your clinical scenario.... [ Read More ]

Spermatic Cord Denervation CPT?

"Cord was carefully dissected including all of the cremasteric muscle fibers were ligated with 3-0 silk fibers. Vas deferens was stripped of its perivasal tissues and ligated with 3-0 silk. Several ... [ Read More ]

Hydrodissection decompression

64722 if in the area of the foot... [ Read More ]

Help with Ureterolysis coding

[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 484209, member: 164618"] After a brief review, I would code this as: 50949 N13.5 {for laparoscopic ureterolysis for retroperitoneal fibrosis. request to value as 50715 open ure... [ Read More ]

Help with Ureterolysis coding

After a brief review, I would code this as: 50949 N13.5 {for laparoscopic ureterolysis for retroperitoneal fibrosis. request to value as 50715 open ureterolysis for retroperitoneal fibrosis} 58662-XU ... [ Read More ]

UROGYN question

The patient was originally seen 3 days earlier for a vaginal vault suspension intra-peritoneal approach. During the post op appointment the patient complained of right leg numbness and pain. She was t... [ Read More ]

Help! Radial Decompression - 64722 or 64708

Hi All! I need some help, my doctor did a rt forearm decompression of the radial tunnel - is 64722 most accurate or 64708? Thank you in advance for your imput!... [ Read More ]

radial tunnel decompression cpt code

[b]64708 has a location in the description[/b] I would say in your case 64708 because its for a major specified peripheral nerve. 64722 does not state a location such as peripheral. Code 64708 fits ... [ Read More ]

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