What is procedure code 64400?
CPT® Code 64400 – Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves – Codify by AAPC.
Can 64405 and 64450 be billed together?
True Blue. Help, please, 64405 (bilateral occipital injection) and 64450 (other peripheral nerve or branch). Both of these procedures were done on the same day of service for a migraine sufferer. Aetna denies 64450 as inclusive to 64405.
What is the CPT code for femoral nerve block?
For example, when performing a fascia iliaca block to inject the femoral nerve and lateral cutaneous nerve, use the CPT code 64447 [Injection, anesthetic agent (femoral nerve, single)].
What is the difference between CPT 64625 and 64635?
64625 is for the sacroiliac levels (S1-S5). If he ablated the lumbar spine, it would be 64635. Thoracic and cervical 64633. If he does both sacral and lumbar, you can only bill for one.
Can CPT 64405 be billed bilateral?
Does Medicare pay for bilateral? Medicare rules say bilateral is allowed so you would use the 50 modifier.
What is the CPT code for a femoral nerve block?
For example, when performing a fascia iliaca block to inject the femoral nerve and lateral cutaneous nerve, use the CPT code 64447 [injection, anesthetic agent (femoral nerve, single)]. There are multiple nerve blocks that are codeable in CPT.
What is the CPT code for fascia iliaca block?
For example, when performing a fascia iliaca block to inject the femoral nerve and lateral cutaneous nerve, use the CPT code 64447 [Injection, anesthetic agent (femoral nerve, single)]. What if I use ultrasound guidance in order to perform my nerve blocks?
Where is the femoral cutaneous nerve located in the body?
The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is formed by contributions from L2 and L3. It is located more proximally than the femoral nerve, at the lateral border of the psoas muscle. The obturator nerve is formed from contributions of L2, L3, and L4. The obturator nerve is located at the medial border of the psoas muscle.
How are digital nerve blocks included in CPT?
In this instance, a digital nerve block is clearly bundled as part of the global surgical package, as outlined in the CPT Introduction to the Surgical section-CPT Surgical Package Definition. Under Medicare’s global services package rules, digital nerve blocks have long been bundled when performed as a component of a surgical procedure.