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CPT® 64445, Under Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 64445 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves.

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The provider injects one or more anesthetic agents and/or a steroid into the area of the sciatic nerve, which supplies the skin and muscles of the leg. Report this code for one or more injections during a single procedure.

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INJECTION 64445
[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 493190, member: 654943"] I grabbed the 2020 CPT book, and on page 437 of mine there is a table for when imaging is included or billed separately. 64445 shows billed sepa... [ Read More ]
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I grabbed the 2020 CPT book, and on page 437 of mine there is a table for when imaging is included or billed separately. 64445 shows billed separately. 77003 is for spinal fluoro guidance. Why do y... [ Read More ]
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coding an ipack block for post op pain
Here is one opinion: [URL='https://www.aceanesthesiapain.com/blog/uncategorized/update-on-2020-anesthesia-and-pain-management-coding/'][B]Clarifying the Coding for Genicular Nerve Blocks Versus IPACK... [ Read More ]
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