shanamarie
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Can someone point me in the direction of a code I could use to bill for an injection in the 3rd occipital nerve? This is done in office with no guidance.
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Wiki 3rd occipital nerve block
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Hello, I have the same question. We have been billing 3rd Occipital as 64490 or 64633 with DxM53.81 per Encoder & CMS guidelines. Recently received a call about the medical director reviewing these and stated there was a different CPT for this? When I pull up in Encoder as of today, this is revised and going into effect as of 4/25/2021, with no mention as to what to do with these Occipital headache injections.
Now, it makes sense that the 64490 & 64633 were appropriate as this level is innervating the facet joint. I am afraid that going back to the 64450 Other PNB would be inappropriate
Any thoughts as to were to go from here as Much appreciated!
Now, it makes sense that the 64490 & 64633 were appropriate as this level is innervating the facet joint. I am afraid that going back to the 64450 Other PNB would be inappropriate
Any thoughts as to were to go from here as Much appreciated!
