CPT^® 64461, Under Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64461 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves.

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The provider injects local anesthesia at a single site in the spaces beside or around the vertebrae of the thoracic spine. This results in a nerve blockade which relieves pain.The provider typically performs this type of anesthesia after thoracic surgery for postsurgical pain relief or on patients before breast surgery or patients with rib fractures. He may also use image guidance (live, real–time imaging projected on a video monitor) while performing this procedure.

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Erector Spinae Plane Block

[QUOTE="ramoscenter , post: 515059, member: 215143"] I have a question. Can you bill 64461 for Erector Spinae Nerve Block instead of 64999. I am having trouble getting 64999 paid. [/QUOTE] Check the p... [ Read More ]

Erector Spinae Plane Block

I have a question. Can you bill 64461 for Erector Spinae Nerve Block instead of 64999. I am having trouble getting 64999 paid.... [ Read More ]

Anesthesia postoperative pain

I'm guessing you are asking for the RVUs for these procedures because the Anesthesiologists are performing blocks and not as an anesthesia service correct? The RVUs for 64461 are 1.75. For the Erect... [ Read More ]

Anesthesia postoperative pain

I was wondering if anyone new the anesthesia value for 64461 and 64462, erector spinous postoperative pain block.... [ Read More ]

Lumbar PVB

[TABLE] [TR] [TD][CENTER][/CENTER][/TD] [TD]The provider performed a block at the Right L5 paravertebral space. There is a code for Thoracic PVB - [URL='https://www.aapc.com/discuss/javascript%3Apare... [ Read More ]

Erector Spinae CPT

Per AMA CPT Assistant it is unlisted. AMA CPT Asisstant December 2018 Surgery: Nervous System Question: What are some examples of paravertebral blocks (PVB) captured in CPT codes 64461-64463? It was ... [ Read More ]

Erector Spinae CPT

Can someone please tell me what CPT code you should use to code the erector spinae pain block? I have used 64999 for years but my current employer wants me to use 64461 (Paravertebral Block).... [ Read More ]

Erector Spinae Plane Nerve Block

Does anyone know if there is an updated coding guidance on billing the erector spinae plane nerve block? The guidance I have seen is to use the unlisted code 64999 with a description of the procedure ... [ Read More ]

Paravertebral Injection

64461 Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed) 64462 Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; second ... [ Read More ]

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