Wiki Knee manipulation under anesthesia

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Our doctor document Regional anesthesia for the manipulation, do we need to code 27599 since there is not a code for regional anesthesia. This is a Medicare patient.
 
This code says local in the GSD
CPT Code: 27570






Services included in the global service package: 1. local infiltration of anesthetic medication(s), before, during, or at the conclusion of the procedure 2. intraprocedure photo(s) and/or video recording, excluding ionizing radiation 3. intraprocedure supervision and positioning of imaging and/or monitoring equipment by operating surgeon or assistant(s) 4. application of initial dressing, continuous passive motion, splint, or cast, including traction, except where specifically excluded from global package Services not included in the global service package: 1. supplies and medication (eg, code 99070, HCPCS Level II codes) 2. subsequent strapping, splinting, or casting
 
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