Question: A patient, who experiences pain, numbness, and a burning feeling in her in her foot, presents with Morton’s neuroma. The podiatrist administered a steroid injection for temporary relief. I’m not sure what CPT to report. Could you help?
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Answer: When your podiatrist treats a condition affecting plantar common digital nerves – in this case, Morton’s neuroma (355.6, Lesion of plantar nerve) – you should use 64455 or64632. While 64455 is just your steroid injection for [...]