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The procedure described by CPT® Code 64726 refers to the surgical intervention known as decompression of the plantar digital nerve. This procedure targets the plantar aspect of the foot, which is primarily innervated by two major nerves: the medial plantar nerve and the lateral plantar nerve. The medial plantar nerve is responsible for providing sensation to the first through third common digital nerves, while the lateral plantar nerve supplies the fourth common digital nerve. Decompression is indicated in cases of nerve entrapment, a condition that can arise from various factors including inflammation of the surrounding tissues, the presence of a tumor or mass, or the formation of scar tissue and adhesions that can compress the nerve. During the procedure, an incision is made in the skin over the affected nerve, allowing for careful dissection of the soft tissues. The surgeon identifies the nerve and meticulously removes any scar tissue or adhesions that may be constricting it. Additionally, other anatomical structures such as fascia or ligaments may be cut to alleviate pressure on the nerve. After ensuring that the nerve is completely liberated from any surrounding tissue and impinging structures, the surgeon closes the soft tissues in layers to promote proper healing.
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The decompression of the plantar digital nerve is performed for specific indications related to nerve entrapment. These include:
The procedure for decompression of the plantar digital nerve involves several critical steps, each aimed at effectively relieving nerve entrapment. The steps include:
Post-procedure care following the decompression of the plantar digital nerve is essential for recovery. Patients are typically monitored for any immediate complications and provided with instructions for wound care. Pain management may be necessary, and patients are often advised to limit weight-bearing activities for a specified period to facilitate healing. Follow-up appointments are crucial to assess the recovery process and ensure that the nerve is healing properly. Patients may also receive guidance on rehabilitation exercises to restore function and strength in the foot as they recover.
| Short Descr | RELEASE FOOT/TOE NERVE | Medium Descr | DECOMPRESSION PLANTAR DIGITAL NERVE | Long Descr | Decompression; plantar digital nerve | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | 090 - Major Surgery | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 2 - Standard payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 1 - Statutory payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC | ASC Payment Indicator | Surgical procedure on ASC list in CY 2007; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | P5E - Ambulatory procedures - other | MUE | 2 | CCS Clinical Classification | 6 - Decompression peripheral nerve |
This is a primary code that can be used with these additional add-on codes.
| 64727 | Addon Code MPFS Status: Active Code APC N ASC N1 PUB 100 CPT Assistant Article Internal neurolysis, requiring use of operating microscope (List separately in addition to code for neuroplasty) (Neuroplasty includes external neurolysis) |
| 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | LT | Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body) | 51 | Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). | 76 | Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by the same physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 76 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service. | 78 | Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or other qualified health care professional following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that another procedure was performed during the postoperative period of the initial procedure (unplanned procedure following initial procedure). when this procedure is related to the first, and requires the use of an operating/procedure room, it may be reported by adding modifier 78 to the related procedure. (for repeat procedures, see modifier 76.) | 79 | Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: the individual may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by using modifier 79. (for repeat procedures on the same day, see modifier 76.) | 80 | Assistant surgeon: surgical assistant services may be identified by adding modifier 80 to the usual procedure number(s). | AS | Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services for assistant at surgery | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | SG | Ambulatory surgical center (asc) facility service | T1 | Left foot, second digit | T2 | Left foot, third digit | T3 | Left foot, fourth digit | T4 | Left foot, fifth digit | T5 | Right foot, great toe | T6 | Right foot, second digit | T7 | Right foot, third digit | T8 | Right foot, fourth digit | TL | Early intervention/individualized family service plan (ifsp) | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service |
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