Wiki Cryofreeze ablation

[lemcclements]

Hi. My surgeon performed a cryofreeze ablation of the intercostal nerves following a re-do thoracotomy, wedge resection x2 and middle lobectomy. Has anyone encountered this procedure and is there a CPT code for it? Appreciate any input.

 

[j.monday7814]

intercostal nerve block isn't separately billable during thoracotomy. our physicians usually perform it but don't document it because it is included in the main procedure code.

 

[lemcclements]

Thank you for your response. I appreciate your help.