Transcutaneous Magnetic Nerve Stimulation

Question:

How is this service reported, we are having trouble locating a CPT code, should we use an unlisted code?

Answer:

This service should not be reported with an unlisted code.New Category III codes were created in 2023 to report transcutaneous magnetic nerve stimulation of peripheral nerve by focused low frequency electromagnetic pulse with noninvasive electroneurographic localization. This new technology is used in the management of chronic pain following a traumatic injury. The treatment is repeated over several months. Injured nerve is localized using magnetic stimulation at the time of the initial treatment. The skin is marked with photographic record to facilitate rapid localization of the correct site for subsequent treatments and the appropriate amplitude of magnetic stimulation.  

Nerve conduction may be used as guidance to confirm precise localization of the injured nerve but is not separately reported as a diagnostic study. If a separate diagnostic nerve conduction study is performed prior to the decision to treat with transcutaneous magnetic stimulation, then it may be reported separately.  

• 0766T Transcutaneous magnetic stimulation by focused low frequency electromagnetic pulse, peripheral nerve, initial treatment, with identification and marking of the treatment location, including noninvasive electroneurographic location (nerve conduction location) when performed; first nerve  

• +0767T Each additional nerve (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure 

*This response is based on the best information available as of 7/11/24.