CPT® Code 64722

Decompression is a surgical procedure aimed at alleviating pressure on a nerve that may be experiencing entrapment. This entrapment can occur due to various factors, including inflammation of the surrounding tissues, the presence of a tumor or mass, or the formation of scar tissue and adhesions. During the procedure, an incision is made in the skin over the affected nerve, allowing access to the underlying soft tissues. The surgeon carefully dissects these tissues to identify the nerve and any surrounding scar tissue or adhesions that may be compressing it. To relieve the pressure on the nerve, additional structures such as fascia or ligaments may also be divided. Once the nerve is completely freed from any impinging structures and surrounding tissue, the soft tissues are meticulously closed in layers to promote healing. The CPT® Code 64722 is utilized for the decompression of any unspecified nerve that does not have a more specific code available.