Wiki Median Nerve Block for CTR - The physician did a carpal tunnel release

[khopstein]

The physician did a carpal tunnel release, but the anesthesiologist did a median nerve block. I need some help with the code for this block. Should I just use 20526? or in the 644-- series?

 

[jdrueppel]

Median nerve block CPT code is 64450. However, if the anesthesia provider stayed in attendance for the case it should be billed as ASA code 01810/3 base units + time units.

Julie, CPC

 

[khopstein]

Thanks a bunch.