HCPCS G0571: Intraoperative Nerve Cryoablation for Post-Surgical Pain

Medicare pays $66 on average nationally for this procedure.

HCPCS Level II code G0571 describes intraoperative nerve(s) cryoablation performed for post-surgical pain relief as an adjunctive procedure billed in addition to the primary surgical service; the service is an intraoperative pain management procedure typically performed in the operating room during the index surgery and documented as a distinct, list-separately anesthetic or surgical adjunct for durable pain control.

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HCPCS G0571: Intraoperative Nerve Cryoablation for Post-Surgical Pain

Medicare pays $66 on average nationally for this procedure.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 54-year-old patient undergoes an open or minimally invasive surgical procedure for removal of a soft-tissue mass in the lateral thigh. The patient has a history of persistent postsurgical lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathic pain after prior surgery and is scheduled for repeat surgery to excise scar tissue and perform intraoperative peripheral nerve cryoablation of the affected cutaneous branches to provide longer-term postsurgical analgesia. In the operating room, after induction of anesthesia and exposure of the surgical field, the surgeon identifies the target sensory nerve branches supplying the painful distribution. Under direct visualization, a cryoprobe is applied to the nerve trunk for a brief, controlled freeze cycle to create a reversible axonal disruption (Wallerian degeneration) intended to reduce nociceptive input and reduce postoperative neuropathic pain. Hemostasis is confirmed, the primary surgical procedure is completed, and standard postoperative monitoring and pain management are provided. Documentation includes the primary surgical procedure, identification of nerves treated, laterality, number and duration of cryoablation cycles, device used, and the intent for post-surgical pain relief. Billing uses G0571 listed in addition to the primary procedure code for the operative service.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`61582`	Stereotactic or frameless stereotactic computer-assisted procedure; craniotomy for tumor or vascular lesion — (example code for nerve-related neurosurgical access)	May be used when neurosurgical exposure is required prior to intraoperative nerve cryoablation in cranial or intracranial procedures (use only when applicable)
`64999`	Unlisted procedure, nervous system	Used rarely if no specific CPT exists for a particular peripheral nerve cryoablation technique when payer requires a CPT for reporting; documentation must support use
`64450`	Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch	May be performed pre- or intraoperatively for diagnostic nerve block or immediate analgesia in the same operative session
`29827`	Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of rotator cuff	Example of a primary surgical procedure where intraoperative cryoablation of sensory branches might be added for postoperative pain control
`27395`	Tenotomy, tendon lengthening; percutaneous	Example of a primary extremity surgical procedure where adjunctive cryoablation of sensory nerves may be performed for postoperative pain management

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
25	CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…	- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
76	Modifier -76, Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional, is appended when the same provider performs an identical, medically necessary procedure or…	- Use modifier -76 when the same physician or other qualified health care professional performs an identical procedure or service a second (or subsequent) time on the same date of service and the…
77	Modifier 77 indicates that a previously performed procedure or service was legitimately repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional. The AMA’s CPT definition…	- Use modifier 77 when a basic procedure or service already performed is repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional (for example, a second provider independently…
79	Modifier 79 indicates a surgical procedure performed during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery that is unrelated to the original procedure. Per AMA/CPT and CMS guidance, it is…	- Use modifier 79 when the same physician (or same‑specialty physician in the same group) performs a surgical procedure during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery and the new procedure…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
208000000X	Pediatrics Physician	A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectru…
208D00000X	General Practice Physician	A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
364SX0200X	Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist
335V00000X	Portable X-ray and/or Other Portable Diagnostic Imaging Supplier	A supplier that provides one or more of the following portable services, including but not limited to, x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), long-term EKG (…
207QG0300X	Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician	A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitati…

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`61582`	Stereotactic or frameless stereotactic computer-assisted procedure; craniotomy for tumor or vascular lesion — (example code for nerve-related neurosurgical access)	May be used when neurosurgical exposure is required prior to intraoperative nerve cryoablation in cranial or intracranial procedures (use only when applicable)
`64999`	Unlisted procedure, nervous system	Used rarely if no specific CPT exists for a particular peripheral nerve cryoablation technique when payer requires a CPT for reporting; documentation must support use
`64450`	Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch	May be performed pre- or intraoperatively for diagnostic nerve block or immediate analgesia in the same operative session
`29827`	Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of rotator cuff	Example of a primary surgical procedure where intraoperative cryoablation of sensory branches might be added for postoperative pain control
`27395`	Tenotomy, tendon lengthening; percutaneous	Example of a primary extremity surgical procedure where adjunctive cryoablation of sensory nerves may be performed for postoperative pain management

Related Modifiers

5 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
25	CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…	- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
76	Modifier -76, Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional, is appended when the same provider performs an identical, medically necessary procedure or…	- Use modifier -76 when the same physician or other qualified health care professional performs an identical procedure or service a second (or subsequent) time on the same date of service and the…
77	Modifier 77 indicates that a previously performed procedure or service was legitimately repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional. The AMA’s CPT definition…	- Use modifier 77 when a basic procedure or service already performed is repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional (for example, a second provider independently…
79	Modifier 79 indicates a surgical procedure performed during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery that is unrelated to the original procedure. Per AMA/CPT and CMS guidance, it is…	- Use modifier 79 when the same physician (or same‑specialty physician in the same group) performs a surgical procedure during the postoperative global period of a prior surgery and the new procedure…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207L00000X	Anesthesiology Physician	An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an opera…
207P00000X	Emergency Medicine Physician	An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospit…
2084P0800X	Psychiatry Physician	A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, …
208000000X	Pediatrics Physician	A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectru…
208D00000X	General Practice Physician	A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
364SX0200X	Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist	Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · Clinical Nurse Specialist
335V00000X	Portable X-ray and/or Other Portable Diagnostic Imaging Supplier	A supplier that provides one or more of the following portable services, including but not limited to, x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), long-term EKG (…
207QG0300X	Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician	A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitati…

HCPCS G9490: Home Visit Patient Assessment for Non-Homebound Beneficiary

HCPCS-G0008-INFLUENZA-VACCINE-ADMINISTRATION

HCPCS G0008: Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine

HCPCS-G0009-PNEUMOCOCCAL-VACCINE-ADMINISTRATION

HCPCS G0009: Administration of Pneumococcal Vaccine

HCPCS-G0010-HEPATITIS-B-VACCINE-ADMINISTRATION

HCPCS G0010: Administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine

HCPCS-G0011-PREP-COUNSELING-HIV-RISK-REDUCTION-ADHERENCE

HCPCS G0011: Individual PrEP Counseling, HIV Risk Assessment

HCPCS-G0012-PRE-EXPOSURE-PROPHYLAXIS-INJECTION-HIV-PREVENTION

HCPCS G0012: Injection of PrEP Drug for HIV Prevention

HCPCS-G0013-PREP-INDIVIDUAL-COUNSELING-HIV-RISK-REDUCTION

HCPCS G0013: Individual PrEP Counseling by Clinical Staff

HCPCS-G0017-PSYCHOTHERAPY-CRISIS-FIRST-60-MINUTES-NON-OFFICE

HCPCS G0017: Psychotherapy for Crisis, First 60 Minutes

HCPCS-G0018-PSYCHOTHERAPY-CRISIS-ADDITIONAL-30-MINUTES-NON-OFFICE

HCPCS G0018: Psychotherapy for Crisis, Additional 30 Minutes

HCPCS-G0019-COMMUNITY-HEALTH-INTEGRATION-SDOH-CARE-COORDINATION

HCPCS G0019: Community Health Integration, Person-Centered Assessment

Showing 1–10 of 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

References

HCPCS G0571: Intraoperative Nerve Cryoablation for Post-Surgical Pain

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code G0571 represent and how is it reported?

What specific documentation is important when billing G0571?

Which modifiers are commonly used with G0571 and when might they apply?

Do payers cover G0571 and is it billed separately from the primary procedure?

What related CPT and ICD-10 codes are referenced with G0571?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related Codes

What does HCPCS code G0571 represent and how is it reported?

What specific documentation is important when billing G0571?

Which modifiers are commonly used with G0571 and when might they apply?

Do payers cover G0571 and is it billed separately from the primary procedure?

What related CPT and ICD-10 codes are referenced with G0571?

References