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Archive > May, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 5

Coding & Billing

Neurostimulator Electrode Reimbursement

G. John Verhovshek, MA, CPC

An unresolved error in some HCPCS code manuals has prolonged confusion over proper reporting and payment of L8680 Implantable neurostimulator electrode, each. To ensure complete reimbursement, review claims going back to Jan. 1, 2010 — and keep watching claims for at least the rest of 2011.

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