Wiki Facet Block Question

[allan_pruna@yahoo.com]

Need help guys,

How would you code the following:

1. Bilateral L5 dorsal ramus nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation.
2. Right L4 medial nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation.
3. Bilateral L3 medial nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation.

These are all done on the same patient. I would very much appreciate any input.

 

[Melissa Harris CPC]

If done on separate days:

1. Bilateral L5 dorsal ramus nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation. 64493 - 50
2. Right L4 medial nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation. - 64493 - RT
3. Bilateral L3 medial nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation. 64493 - 50

If done same day:


1. Bilateral L5 dorsal ramus nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation. 64495 - 50
2. Right L4 medial nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation.64494 - RT
3. Bilateral L3 medial nerve branch blocks under fluoroscopic guidance with radiologic interpretation. 64493 - 50

Melissa Harris, CPC
Albany and Saratoga Centers for Pain Management