Eli's Rehab Report
Reader Question:
Use Alternative for Glossopharyngeal Nerve Code
Published on Mon Nov 15, 2004 
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Question: How should I code a glossopharyngeal nerve block? Answer: The glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth cranial nerve. Unlike for other cranial nerves, you won't find a specific CPT code for blocking the glossopharyngeal. Look at 64450 (Injection, anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch) as a possibility. You might check with your provider to see if they are OK with the "peripheral nerve" description. - You Be the Coder and Reader Questions were reviewed by Marvel Hammer, RN, CPC, CHCO, owner of MJH Consulting in Denver.
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