Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Use Add-on for Multiple Intercostal Shots
Published on Mon Aug 22, 2022
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed anesthetic injections to three intercostal levels. How should I report this encounter? Can I report all three injections? Alabama Subscriber Answer: Yes, you can all three injections. On the claim, report: 
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