CPT^® 64505, Under Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Autonomic Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 64505 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 Autonomic Nerves.

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In this procedure, the provider performs a nerve block of the sphenopalatine ganglion, called Meckel’s ganglion or nasal ganglion, which is associated with the trigeminal nerve. Blocking pain from the nerve effectively treats a wide variety of pain conditions, from headache to low back pain.

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64405 2020 CPT Change

Hi there, please see this CPT Assistant April 2005 [QUOTE]Nervous System, 64400, 64450, 64505, 64530, 64999 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to report a nerve block injection code (ie, 64400-64450, ... [ Read More ]

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SpenoCath

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77002 and 77003

Report [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*77002&_a=view"]77002[/URL] in conjunction with [URL="https://www.encoderpro.com/epro/cptHandler.do?_k=101*10022&_a=view"]10022[/URL], ... [ Read More ]

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