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Note that CPT code 64550 is for application of surface (transcutaneous) neurostimulator and is an operative/postoperative code. Use of this code would seldom fall under a therapy plan of treatment.
- Outpatient Physical Therapy (L34428)
Under Electrical Stimulation Therapy (CPT codes 64550 and...
- Outpatient Physical Therapy (L34428)
1 paź 2018 · Under Electrical Stimulation Therapy (CPT codes 64550 and 97032, HCPCS code G0283) deleted the second paragraph and replaced the verbiage with the following text, “TENS is not reasonable and necessary for the treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) under §1862(a)(1)(A) of the Act.
When to use 64550: Your physiatrist provides the initial application of a neurostimulator (such as a TENS unit). He places electrodes on the skin, and the patient takes the unit home where she will operate it. In other words, she will change the voltage and so on.
15 kwi 2014 · CPT code 64550, Application of surface (transcutaneous) neurostimulator, is intended to report the initial application of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit in which electrodes are placed on the skin by the physician and the patient then takes the unit home.
97002 – Physical therapy re-evaluation. 64550 – Application of surface (Transcutaneous) Neurostimulator – TENS / NMES. This is commonly referred to as “fitting”. This is when you instruct the patient as to where to place electrodes (box in area of treatment) and inform them of warnings, etc.
21 cze 2010 · This technique involves attachment of a transcutaneous nerve stimulator to the surface of the skin over the peripheral nerve to be stimulated. It is used by the patient on a trial basis and its effectiveness in modulating pain is monitored by the physician, or physical therapist.
o Note that CPT code 64550 is for application of surface (transcutaneous) neurostimulator and is an operative/postoperative code. Use of this code would seldom fall under a therapy plan of treatment.
