elizjencat
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Would you append modifier 59 to Procedure Code 64417?
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Wiki Axillary Block
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Michele Hannon
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Only if it was intended for post op pain control and the patient also received a general anesthetic.
If the block was used as the primary anesthetic and the patient received MAC anesthesia, the anesthesia code would suffice.
If the block was used as the primary anesthetic and the patient received MAC anesthesia, the anesthesia code would suffice.