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Lateral Sacral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation

Date: Feb 12, 2020

Question:

With the creation of code 64625 for RF ablation of the nerves innervating the SI joint, does radiofrequency of the lateral sacral nerve fall within the reporting of this code? Can you explain the difference between the guidance for reporting the lateral sacral nerve ablation using code 64640 vs. the new code 64625?

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