Wiki Can you bill a 62326 spinal catheter indwelling for post op pain management with a spinal procedure, such as a 63030?

[cisco_marie]

Can you bill a 62326 spinal catheter indwelling for post op pain management with a spinal procedure, such as a 63030?

 

[thomas7331]

It should not be billed if it was performed by the same physician who performed the primary procedure. Per the NCCI guidelines, "separate payment is not allowed for the physician’s performance of local, regional, or most other anesthesia including nerve blocks if the physician also performs the medical or surgical procedure."

 

[cisco_marie]

It should not be billed if it was performed by the same physician who performed the primary procedure. Per the NCCI guidelines, "separate payment is not allowed for the physician’s performance of local, regional, or most other anesthesia including nerve blocks if the physician also performs the medical or surgical procedure."

Thanks for the answer and information Thomas!