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The Difference Between 01935/36 and 01991/92

Published on Mon Dec 17, 2018

Question: Can you explain to me when I should report codes 01935/01936 and 01991/01992? Our provider performed fluoroscopically guided medial branch nerve radiofrequency neurotomy on the right side of C3 and C4. Missouri Subscriber Answer: In most situations, medial branch blocks serve as a diagnostic block and should be coded as 01935 (Anesthesia for percutaneous image guided procedures on the [...]
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