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Lean Toward This Code for Post-op Bier Bock

Published on Thu Nov 11, 2021

Question: What is the appropriate CPT® code for a postoperative Bier block for pain management? Some sources say to use 64450 and others say 64449. Pennsylvania Subscriber Answer: If the physician administers the block for postoperative pain control, your best option is to report 64450 (Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch). However, if your provider administers [...]
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