CPT Codes
In most cases insurance will cover a portion of TMS treatment for depression after a patient has failed to respond to 3 rounds of medication
CPT Code 90867
Therapeutic repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment; initial, including cortical mapping, motor threshold determination, delivery and management.
Should be reported only once in a treatment course
Should not be reported with CPT Codes 90868, 90869, 95860-95870, 95928, 95929, 95939
CPT Code 90868
Therapeutic repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment; subsequent delivery and management, per session.
CPT Code 90869
Therapeutic repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment; subsequent motor threshold re-determination with delivery and management.
Should not be reported with CPT Codes 90867, 90868, 95860-95870, 95928, 95929, 95939
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For Medicare coverage and reimbursement information for specific localities, providers may be able to find useful information through the on-line coding resources provided by the American Medical Association (“AMA”), provided at:
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https://www.cms.gov/apps/physician-fee-schedule/license-agreement.aspx
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