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    Wiki Pacemaker and AV Node ablation same DOS

    Would you use complete AV block for PM insertion (CPT 33207) on a patient who didn't have the block until after the pacer insertion? Pre-insertion diagnosis is: CHF, Afib and Unable to control Ventricular Rate. We are getting a denial for Medical Necessity and the nurse wants to use Complete...
    • nellt
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    • agree block complete insertion rate
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    • Forum: Cardiology
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    Wiki Genicular Nerve Rhizotomy

    I have a Medicare patient and verifying 64640 billed once or 3 times??? (superomedial, inferomedial and superolateral) Per AMA 11/15 regarding just the block 64450 bill one time only Thanks for any updated info! Jamie
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    Wiki Anesthesia billing

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    Wiki Piriformis Nerve Block

    Curious to know what CPT code is used to bill for a Piriformis Nerve Block? We are billing 64445 and this is not covered in the ASC for Tricare. My doctor has asked if there is another code that would be sufficient or if 64445 the correct code. Thank You, Wendy Holloway, CPC Albany, Ga
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    Wiki Umbilical Nerve block

    Patient had a previous Umbilical Hernia repair and is now coming in for Umbilical pain. We performed a Nerve block around the Umbilicus. What code would be appropriate for this type of Injection. He also used kenalog and I know that code is J3301 per 10mg. Can someone please help with this...
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    Wiki Coding ultrasound guidance when used for mode of anesthesia block?

    Hi there, I have a provider that is questioning if he can bill for the USG when he uses it to place an axillary block (or other blocks) that is being used as the mode of anesthesia and NOT post op pain management. Any help or reference on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
    • jls4567
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    • anesthesia block management mode pain
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    • Forum: Anesthesia
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    Wiki Cpt 11750 and 64450

    Hello, can you please help on these codes, my physician is removing a partial nail using sharp clippers after separating from the nail, he is also using Marcaine for block anesthesia, I would code this as 11730 and the anesthesia would be included, any suggestions. thanks
    • susie09
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    • anesthesia block marcaine nail suggestions
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    • Forum: Dermatology
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