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CPT 0787T: Revision or Removal of Sacral Electrode Array with Integrated Neurostimulator
CPT code 0787T designates the surgical revision or removal of a sacral electrode array with an integrated neurostimulator for the spine. This code captures procedures to reposition, repair, or fully explant implanted sacral neurostimulation hardware that targets sacral nerve roots for pelvic or sacral indications. Nationally, management of implanted neurostimulation systems is clinically important due to device longevity, complication management, and evolving device technology.
Key payers covered in the analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the clinical context for CPT code 0787T, typical sites of service, and common billing considerations. The publication outlines benchmarks where available, highlights relevant policy and coverage themes for commercial and public payers, and summarizes the procedural context that informs coding and claim adjudication. The content is intended for coding specialists, billing staff, and healthcare policy professionals seeking a national perspective on coding, coverage, and clinical implications for sacral neurostimulator revision or removal procedures.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 0787T describes the revision or removal of a sacral electrode array with an integrated neurostimulator for the spine. This procedure involves surgically accessing an implanted sacral electrode array and integrated neurostimulator system to either revise components (for example, repositioning leads or replacing hardware) or to remove the system entirely.
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Service type: Implant revision or removal surgery for a spinal sacral neurostimulation system
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Typical site of service: Operating room or ambulatory surgical center, under appropriate anesthesia