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I have a new physician using new terminology I have not heard before. I received an op note for pain management stating:
"A skin wheel was raised using 1 ml of 1% Xylocaine."
The op report goes on to state the epidural procedure, no other injections or information. The provider wants to report 20552, 64483, 72275 and 77003 59. I read up on the skin wheel and it appears to be part of the anesthesia process and not separately reported. I am suggesting 64483, 72275 only. My question is: Is this appropriate?? Has anyone used this "wheel" term before? (None of my other providers use this)
Any thoughts?
"A skin wheel was raised using 1 ml of 1% Xylocaine."
The op report goes on to state the epidural procedure, no other injections or information. The provider wants to report 20552, 64483, 72275 and 77003 59. I read up on the skin wheel and it appears to be part of the anesthesia process and not separately reported. I am suggesting 64483, 72275 only. My question is: Is this appropriate?? Has anyone used this "wheel" term before? (None of my other providers use this)
Any thoughts?