What is the CPT code for pain pump insertion?

62360 Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; subcutaneous reservoir.

What is the difference between 62370 and 95991?

If a physician performs the Refill alone, no Analysis, no Reprogramming, then code 95991. If a physician performs the Refill + Analysis + Reprogramming, then code 62370.

What is a pain pump called?

The intrathecal pump system consists of a pump/reservoir implanted between the muscle and skin of your abdomen and a catheter that carries pain medication (blue area) from the pump to the spinal cord and nerves.

How is a pain pump refilled?

The pump is refilled by a needle injection in your designated refill centre. During these appointments your doctor can adjust your dose of medication to address your pain relief needs.

Do pain pumps really work?

By targeting delivery of the medication, a much lower dose can be used, reducing side effects. While pain pumps cannot eliminate pain entirely, they may offer significant pain relief that leads to improved day-to-day functioning.

What is the CPT code for a pain pump?

The correct CPT code for an implantable epidural/subarachnoid pain pump refill and maintenance without reprogramming is 95990 when performed “incident to” a physician’s services, or 95991 when administered by a physician. These codes should be billed on the same claim as the compounded drug.

Do pain pumps work for treating chronic pain?

The main advantage of a spinal pump over oral medications is that it will give you a steady amount of pain medication over a period of time. This stability should result in more consistent pain relief. For patients like you, who are in chronic pain and have tried many other treatment options without relief,…

What is a pain pump?

A pain pump is a medical device which delivers targeted doses of pain management medication to a specific area of the body. There are several different types of pain pumps, and a variety of uses for these devices, ranging from managing severe post-surgical pain to controlling chronic pain.

What is pain management pump?

A local infusion pain management pump is a device that gives medicine for 2 to 5 days. You will get medicine called local anesthetic through the pump. This medicine numbs the area to decrease your pain before, during, or after surgery.