NESmith
Expert
Please assist me in coding this. Procedure: Injection of Incision Neuroma
Identification of the appropriate affected incision was noted and skin markings were placed. Area was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion with betadine on 3 separate occasions. Sterile towels were place. A 25 ga needle was placed just adjacent to the affected incision. Needle was advanced until placement as close as possible to the preoperative affected region as per vocalization by patient. The needle was gently remanipulated until maximum sensory input was noted. 5 cc's of 0.5% bupivacaine was injected through the needle. The needle was then removed and the procedure was repated in the exact same dimensions on the incision in the region. Needles were removed and area was cleansed with a warm moist towel. Antibiotic ointment was placed and sterile bandages were applied.
Please help me. I have looked at so many codes I have confused myself.
Thanks as always.
Identification of the appropriate affected incision was noted and skin markings were placed. Area was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion with betadine on 3 separate occasions. Sterile towels were place. A 25 ga needle was placed just adjacent to the affected incision. Needle was advanced until placement as close as possible to the preoperative affected region as per vocalization by patient. The needle was gently remanipulated until maximum sensory input was noted. 5 cc's of 0.5% bupivacaine was injected through the needle. The needle was then removed and the procedure was repated in the exact same dimensions on the incision in the region. Needles were removed and area was cleansed with a warm moist towel. Antibiotic ointment was placed and sterile bandages were applied.
Please help me. I have looked at so many codes I have confused myself.
Thanks as always.