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76942

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    64611 and 76942

    The doctor did an ultrasound guided botox injection of the submandibular and parotid gland. I'm getting conflicting information as to whether or not I can code 64611 and 76942 together. Do I just code 64611 for the injection or do I also code 76942 for the ultrasound guidance? Thanks!
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    Wiki 76942-26

    If anesthesia is doing regional blocks and mac for a foot surgery is it appropriate to bill code 76942-26 with the anesthesia code 00400AA?
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    Wiki 76942 (ultrasound guidance) denied with nerve block

    Hi All, Ultrasound guidance (76942) is being denied by Oxford when billed with a nerve block code (64413, 64445, etc.). We have tried to appeal saying you need the guidance to ensure precision of the needle however, they are still denying it. :mad: Anyone run into this problem and found a...
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    Wiki Medicare denying Ultrasound Guidance used with Regional Block Placement

    Since January, CMS has been denying about 85% of our claims for ultrasound guidance 76942-26. Our anesthesiologists use ultrasound guidance when placing nerve blocks for post-operative pain control (sciatic/femoral/etc). Some of our appeals have resulted in the claim being reprocessed, but...
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    Wiki Billing for 95874 and 76942

    I need help with billing for codes 95874 and 76942. Does anyone know if CMS or CAHABA, has a written guideline that states codes 95874 and 76942 cannot be billed together for the same patient on the same day when a provider is injecting 2 or more extremities on that same patient. Thank you in...
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