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Add G89.18 to Your Surgical Claims for Post-Op Pain Management

Published on Wed Jul 16, 2025

Question: I code surgical procedures for an outpatient facility. I have an operative note  that states the surgeon administered a nerve block during surgery to assist with postoperative pain management. The nerve block isn’t for chronic pain, just post-op pain. What diagnosis code should I use to report the nerve block? Massachusetts Subscriber Answer: You’ll want to explore the G89.1- [...]
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