Wiki Splenius Palatine Nerve Block

[Alisa Dinneen]

Does anyone know the proper CPT code to report for this procedure done for sinus headache? It involves putting topical Lidocaine viscous jelly on a cotton swab and placing that into the nose to numb the nerve.

Thank you

 

[dwaldman]

http://www.painphysicianjournal.com/2004/april/2004;7;283-286.pdf

The above link describes

....transnasal sphenopalatine ganglion block consisting of a cotton tipped applicator.....

The appropriate code selection is unlisted procedure code 64999

 

[Alisa Dinneen]

Thank you for that link and your response.