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Question: How do I code an epidural blood patch procedure on the same day as labor and delivery? Should I include a modifier on the claim? Vermont Subscriber Answer: Administering a blood patch on the same day as labor and delivery is unusual because most physicians try to manage spinal headaches conservatively before turning to an invasive treatment. Double check [...]
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