Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
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Use Alternative for Glossopharyngeal Nerve Code
Published on Sun Jan 02, 2005
Question: How should I code a glossopharyngeal nerve block? Answer: The glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth cranial nerve. Unlike for other cranial nerves, you won't find a specific CPT code for blocking the glosso-pharyngeal. Look at 64450 (Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch) as a possibility. You might check with your providers to see if they are OK with the "peripheral nerve" description.
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