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Count Injections to Specific Nerves for 64415

Published on Mon Jan 18, 2021

Question: The CRNA administered a brachial plexus block. He wants to bill this with eight units but CPT® says to report 64415 once per nerve plexus regardless of the number of injections performed along the nerve plexus. I’ve found conflicting advice when looking for help. What is the correct number on units that should be billed with 64415? Nebraska Subscriber Answer: You [...]
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