2025 HCPCS code L8687
(Replaced) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Prosthetic Procedures - Implantable Neurostimulators and Components L-codes (Prosthetics and Orthotics) Feed
Implantable neurostimulator pulse generator, dual array, rechargeable, includes extension.
Medical necessity must be established by documenting the patient's chronic intractable pain, failed conservative treatment attempts, and the potential benefits of neurostimulation.
The physician is responsible for surgically implanting the device, programming it, and managing the patient's pain therapy.
In simple words: This code refers to a surgically implanted device that helps manage chronic pain by sending electrical signals to the spinal cord. It has two sets of electrodes and a rechargeable battery.
This code represents a rechargeable, implantable neurostimulator pulse generator with a dual array of electrodes, including an extension. It's used for pain relief by delivering electrical impulses to the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. The system is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery.
Example 1: A patient with chronic back pain unresponsive to conservative treatments undergoes implantation of a dual-array rechargeable neurostimulator., A patient with complex regional pain syndrome receives a rechargeable neurostimulator to target multiple nerve sites., A patient with a previously implanted non-rechargeable neurostimulator undergoes a replacement procedure with a rechargeable model (L8687).
Documentation should include the type of neurostimulator, the location of the implant, the medical necessity for the procedure, and the patient's pain history.
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- Payment Status: Potentially Varies
- Specialties:Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pain Management
- Place of Service:Ambulatory Surgical Center, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital