You Be the Coder:
Understand Options for Post-op Continuous Canal Block
Published on Fri Apr 17, 2015
Question: How do you code an adductor canal block continuous catheter for post-op pain management after total knee replacement? Washington Subscriber Answer: The term “adductor canal” could refer to “femoral,” which would point you to code 64448 (Injection, anesthetic agent; femoral nerve, continuous infusion by catheter [including catheter placement]) for a continuous block, or 64447 (Injection, anesthetic agent; femoral nerve, single) [...]