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Billing and Coding: Billing Medicare for the SphenoCath<sup>®</sup> and Other Similar Devices
A55584
Effective: September 25, 2025
Updated: December 31, 2025
Policy Summary
Use CPT 64999 to bill for the Dolor Technologies SphenoCath® and similar delivery devices per CPT Assistant guidance. If the physician performing the procedure provides only lower-intensity anesthesia (local or topical), a separate moderate sedation code should not be reported and the A/B MAC will not allow separate payment.
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Key requirements from the full policy
"Bill use of Dolor Technologies SphenoCath® or other similar delivery devices with CPT code 64999 (unlisted procedure)."
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