Intraoperative Nerve Stimulation

Question:

We are having difficulty locating a code. One of our hand surgeons is performing therapeutic nerve stimulation intraoperatively for regeneration of nerve. Is this reportable, and if yes, what is the code?

Answer:

Great question and thank you for asking us!

Two new Category III CPT codes have been introduced: 0882T and 0883T. These codes became effective on July 1, 2024, and are included in the 2025 CPT manual.

• 0882T – Intraoperative therapeutic electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve to promote nerve regeneration, including lead placement and removal, upper extremity, minimum of 10 minutes; initial nerve

• 0883T – Intraoperative therapeutic electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve to promote nerve regeneration, including lead placement and removal, upper extremity, minimum of 10 minutes; each additional nerve

Key points to note about these Category III codes:

• They are specific to the upper extremity

• Require a minimum of 10 minutes of stimulation

• Are add-on codes and must be reported in conjunction with a primary procedure

*This response is based on the best information available as of 8/14/25.