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Coding for GON Blocks
Published on Wed Jul 20, 2016
Question: Our physician did a left greater occipital nerve (GON) block. How can we report this procedure? Can we submit code 64402? Michigan Subscriber Answer: For a greater occipital nerve (GON) block on the left side, you should submit code 64405 (Injection, anesthetic agent; greater occipital nerve) and append modifier LT (Left side). Do not report 66402: You should not report code [...]