Pain Management Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Report 64450 for Lateral Pectoral Nerve Block
Published on Thu Oct 29, 2015 
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Question: What is the correct procedure code for a lateral pectoral nerve block?
New Hampshire Subscriber
Answer: CPT® does not include a specific code for administration of a lateral pectoral nerve block. Your best option is to report 64450 (Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch). Include documentation from your provider that explains where he administered the injection.
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