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64568 - Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator

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Procedure / ServiceOpen implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 64405 Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve 64555 Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve) 64568 Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator 64590 Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

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