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    Wiki Radiofrequency Question (64633-64634)

    (T7, T8, T9, and T10) Doc wants us to bill 64633-50 x 1 unit & 64634-50 x 2 units. My understanding is that only 1 unit can be billed per these CPT's. Should this be billed out on three separate lines or can and should a third even be billed? Insurance is Triwest btw. (I'm in Oklahoma) Thanks...
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    Wiki Rhizotomy or neurotomy documentation

    Hello, So I know a rhizotomies and neurotomies are basically RFAs, so we would use cpt codes 64633-64636. However, are the the documentation requirements the same? Meaning do we need temp and duration documented in the op notes for a rhizotomy or neurotomy?
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    • documentation neurotomy radiofrequency ablation rfa rhizotomy
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    • Forum: Anesthesia
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    Wiki 64640 vs 64999 for a saphenous nerve rfa

    Hi, Our provider performed a left saphenous nerve radiofrequency ablation. However, in his op notes, he states the radiofrequency was performed for 60 seconds at 60 degrees Celsius. I know CPT guidelines state the following: "Do not report 64633, 64634, 64635, 64636 for non-thermal facet joint...
    • calatv
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    • 64640 64999 radiofrequency ablation rfa saphenous nerve
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    • Forum: Anesthesia
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    Wiki billing frequency for RFA

    Hello, I am trying to get some clarification on the frequency limitations for RFA's. both myself and my billing supervisor are interpreting the guidelines differently than our provider. Our provider keeps ordering unilateral RFA's if its more than one level. One side first, then two weeks...
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