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  • Posted by Amy Poche 3 months ago. There are 2 posts. The latest reply is from Marvel Hammer.
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  1. Procedure was Ilionguinal nerve post herniorrhaphy neuroma radiofrequency and phenol neurolysis. I figure code 64640 but could not find a code for the phenol injection. Below is part of the note:

    Using continuous fluoroscopic imaging 1 mL of myelogram safe contrast dye was injected showing localized spread in the area of the previously identified neuroma. This was then followed with 1.5 mL of 6% phenol under continuous fluoroscopic guidance to be sure that there was no vascular uptake and that the phenol remained localized to the area of the identified neuroma.

  2. Phenol injection is part of the neurolysis. Provider used two forms - radiofrequency & chemical. The injection is not separately billable.

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