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Know When You're Justified in Reporting Post-Op Brachial Plexus Blocks

Published on Tue May 14, 2013

These 3 tips will keep your claims on track every time. When you see documentation of “post-op brachial plexus block,” don’t assume that the catheter placement is included in your anesthesiologist’s service during surgery. Your practice can earn approximately $78 in a facility setting (based on the national Medicare conversion factor of $34.023) each time you’re justified in reporting the [...]
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