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During repeat C-section & tubal ligation, 0.2 mg of Duramorph was injected spinally. Can the Anesthesiologist code 01961 and Duramorph injection 62311-59 as well? It would be extremely helpful if there is any supporting documentation.

Thanks in advance!
 
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The National Correct Coding Initiative Policy Manual for Medicare Services
states "the physician should report the HCPCS/CPT code that describes
the procedure performed to the greatest specificity possible. A physician
should not report multiple codes if a single code exists that describes
the service."

I'm assuming the Duramorph was mixed with the local anesthetic
and given as one injection for the C-section.
 
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