Wiki Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block

[Melissa Harris CPC]

I have a question and any input is greatly appreciated.

Is the correct code for a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block 64450? as it is a branch of the femoral nerve?

Thank you.

Melissa Harris, CPC
The Albany and Saratoga Centers for Pain Management.

 

[marvelh]

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is not a branch of the femoral nerve. Both originate from the lumbar plexus but are different nerves. Injection would be reported as 64450