CPT^® 64726, Under Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis or Nerve Decompression) Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64726 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 the plantar digital nerve, which passes in between two toes. He frees it from surrounding ligaments, which are exerting pressure on the nerve.

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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 ]

Decompression Mortons Neuroma

My only guess is since 64726 is for Plantar digital nerve that 64704 is other nerves of the foot such Sural nerve or as Deep peroneal and others I'm basing this on nerves of the foot anatomy picture... [ Read More ]

Decompression Mortons Neuroma

Can some one explain the difference between codes 64704 and 64726. My doctor is doing this Nerve decompression, 3rd interspace, bilateral. Thanks, Alicia, CPC... [ Read More ]

Cryosurgery Neurofibromatoses

Can anyone offer a 2nd opinion on this issue? It would be appreciated Op Report reads: Injection of Lidocaine given into each area of nerve tissue pain around the fibroma on the plantar foot. The ... [ Read More ]

Neuroplasty, lysis of adhesions, or something else

64722 lay description The physician decompresses a nerve. In 64722, the nerve is unspecified. In 64726 the nerve is located at the base of the foot and supplies sensory fibers to one of the toes. The ... [ Read More ]

trouble with feet

Reply- My suggestion: Capsulotomy not coded separately. The rest all can be bundled up to one procedure code-28296, followed by 64726 for decompression of plantar digital nerve. Dx-hallux Valgus that ... [ Read More ]

Anyone code carpal tunnel releases?

Hopefully this will help-its from the CPT assistant [COLOR="Blue"]Nervous System, Surgery, 64702-64727 (Q&A) Body: Coding Consultation Question Code 64727 describes internal neurolysis. The par... [ Read More ]

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