New CPT Codes for Peripheral Field Stimulation

Several new CPT codes were released by the AMA CPT Panel for reporting of peripheral field stimulation.  The codes are published as of July 1, 2011 and will become effective as of January 1, 2012.

0282T Percutaneous or open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array(s), subcutaneous (peripheral subcutaneous field stimulation), including imaging guidance, when performed, cervical, thoracic or lumbar; for trial, including removal at the conclusion of trial period

0283T Percutaneous or open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array(s), subcutaneous (peripheral subcutaneous field stimulation), including imaging guidance, when performed, cervical, thoracic or lumbar; permanent, with implantation of a pulse generator

0284T Revision or removal of pulse generator or electrodes, including imaging guidance, when performed, including addition of new electrodes, when performed

0285T Electronic analysis of implanted peripheral subcutaneous field stimulation pulse generator, with reprogramming when performed

(Do not report 0282T-0285T in conjunction with 64550-64595, 77002, 77003, 95970-95973)