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Epidural Insertion Code Outweighs Time Factor

Published on Wed Apr 07, 2021

Question: What amount of time should we include on the claim for epidural removal following delivery? Colorado Subscriber Answer: Every case is different, so you can’t default to a certain amount of time for epidural removal after delivery. Remember: Catheter insertion includes removal, but if your provider documents the time it took to remove the epidural, you can include it [...]
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