Reader Question:
Confer With Physicians on Popliteal Block Coding
Published on Mon Dec 18, 2023
Question: Some of our physicians are telling us that popliteal blocks are technically sciatic blocks and should be coded as such. What do we code for this kind of block? Illinois Subscriber Answer: While technically correct, this description can be very confusing to coders. Tell your physicians that proper reporting hinges on them documenting the specific nerve being targeted. If they are [...]