tstelma
New
I am seeing a lot of appeals for this pain management code, as it is in addition to the 01961 general anesthetic for the C-section. The billers believe the Drs name on the "requested by" line on the form and a Dx code of 338.18 (other acute postoperative pain) is sufficient to bill as a 64450-LT-59 and 64450 RT-59. It seems to me some more specific documentation from the doctor should be necessary. Thoughts? Thanks.