Billing and Coding: Nerve Blocks and Electrostimulation for Peripheral Neuropathy

This billing/coding guidance states that CPT codes 97032, 97139 and HCPCS codes G0282, G0283 are inappropriate for billing nerve blocks or electrostimulation when used to treat peripheral neuropathy. Claims should follow and reference Local Coverage Determination L37642 and accompanying medical record documentation must support services per the LCD.

"Use of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation CPT/HCPCS codes 97032, 97139, G0282, and G0283 for nerve blocks or electrostimulation to treat peripheral neuropathy is inappropriate and should not be b..."

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