Code Details & Principles for A6700
Code details & principles for
A6700
- Chapter 16 / Nerves
- Chapter 3 / Peripheral Nerves
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6700 | Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve | 16.4.0 Nerves, 3.6.0 Peripheral Nerves |
Unacceptable Combinations for A6700
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| A6510 | Carpal tunnel release (open) | 2012-09-18 |
| A6530 | Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) | 2013-01-12 |
| A6570 | Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral | 2013-01-12 |
| A6580 | Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral | 2012-07-20 |
| A6600 | Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve | 2010-01-20 |
| A6740 | Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition) | 2013-01-12 |
| A6750 | Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition) | 2013-01-12 |
| A6810 | Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release) | 2013-08-20 |
| A6900 | Revision of release of peripheral nerve | 2010-01-20 |
| A7310 | Biopsy of peripheral nerve | 2010-01-20 |
| V2500 | Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V2501 | Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
Coding Principles
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- The coding principles are non-exhaustive guidelines only - each individual insurer may choose whether or not to adopt an individual combination of codes in practice and you will need to contact the insurer for further information