Wiki Continuous Femoral Blocks

[aschaeve]

I have a question on how everyone is billing this for post-op pain. If code 64448-59 is used for post op pain and the Anesthesiologist is following the patient for the next few days. What code are you using to bill this? 01996 or a subsequent care visit?

Alicia, CPC

 

[NFBarner]

Subsequent E/M visit.

 

[jdrueppel]

We bill subsequent E&M also when documentation supports. ASA code 01996 specifically states "epidural or subarachnoid continuous drug administration" - given this description 01996 is not applicable for continuous peripheral nerve blocks.

Julie, CPC

 

[vsterhop]

Would you use a modifier with the subsequent E&M code??

 

[aschaeve]

Continous Femoral Blocks

We use a modifier 24 for Medicare patients, but now have just started to use it on all insurances for subsequent care visits.

Alicia, CPC