Maybe send the question to the AMA CPT Network, and see if they can provide more clarification to their stance.
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Frequently Asked Questions:Surgery: Nervous System
Question: What is the correct CPT code to report for adductor canal single shot injection for a pain block?
Answer:The adductor canal pain block for a single shot would be reported with code 64447, Injection, anesthetic agent; femoral nerve, single.
Question: What is the correct CPT code for adductor canal continuous catheter pain block?
Answer:Code 64448, Injection, anesthetic agent; femoral nerve, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), would be reported when a continuous infusion is performed and a catheter is used.