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Wiki epidural block -v- continuous

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According to MedAssets, an epidural shot is included in the delivery code. Are the continuous epidurals the only anesthesia charges captured on the professional side?

Example: 01/01/10 Patient is admitted in labor and given an epidural shot.
01/02/10 Patient delivered vaginally
01/03/10 Patient is discharged

I was always under the impression that only the 59400/59409 would be charged and if the patient had a continuous epidural, then that would be additional. I tried researching this and I am unable to come up with anything.

Help would be appreciated. Thanks:-)
 
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