Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia #2

Question:

How is percutaneous ganglion balloon compression rhizotomy of the trigeminal nerve reported? The diagnosis was Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Answer:

This procedure is reported with an unlisted code, 64999. There is no CPT code for this percutaneous procedure.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 10/20/22.