CPT® Code 64782

The procedure described by CPT® Code 64782 involves the excision of a neuroma located in the hand or foot, specifically excluding the digital nerves. A neuroma is a benign growth that can develop on a nerve, often resulting in pain or discomfort. During this surgical procedure, a skin incision is made directly over the neuroma to allow access to the affected nerve. The surgeon carefully exposes the neuroma, ensuring that it is adequately dissected from the surrounding tissue to prevent damage to adjacent structures. Once the neuroma is fully isolated, it is excised, meaning it is completely removed from the nerve. After the excision, the incision made in the skin is then closed, completing the procedure. It is important to note that this code is specifically used for the excision of a single neuroma affecting a nerve other than the digital nerve, while a different code, CPT® 64783, is designated for the excision of additional neuromas in the hand or foot that are not digital nerves.