Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
You Be the Coder:
J3490 Could Be Best for Lidocaine Injection
Published on Thu Jul 19, 2012
Question: Washington Subscriber Answer: Caution:
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Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
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Here's How TENS Works
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J3490 Could Be Best for Lidocaine Injection
Question: What is the best code to report for 1cc of 1 percent Lidocaine used [...] - Reader Question:
Be Specific for Date of Professional Component
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Confirm if NP Has Billing Rights
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Report 64490 for T12-L1 Injection, But No Fluoro
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