Wiki Radiofrequency ablation of lumbar sympathetic chain

[Bjornson]

At our origanization we are discussing whether or not cpt code 64640 is appropriate for the radio/frequency ablation of the lumbar sympathetic chain or if there is a more appropriate cpt code for this procedure. Or would cpt 64999 be what is needed?
Thanks,
Nanette

 

[kmhall]

Look at code 64622. could this be what you are looking for?

 

[lcreynolds]

ASC coder

I am searching for documentation for a CPT code for Cold Ablation Radiofrequency of the spine. I am not having much luck. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Linda

 

[brockorama01]

Please explain "Cold Abalation" for RF. RF burns with heat. Is this pulsed RF which is cooler than normal RF?

Brock, CPC
Billing Czar

 

[dwaldman]

Per a private response I received from the AMA CPT Network, RF ablation of sympathetic chain is unlisted code 64999