• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki Lidocaine Injection

Create Wiki
C

CHoskins1

Guest
Messages
4
Best answers
0
Can anyone tell me, can you bill and injection code with Lidocaine if administered as local anesthetic for a procedure such as nail/skin biopsy or removal of ingrown toe nail? I bill for podiatry they have never billed an injection codes for their Lidocaine injections but I'm thinking they're should be reimbursed for the injection.

Example billing:
99213 - 25 modifier
11750
J2001
96372
 
But I'm not asking about the lidocaine, I'm asking about the injection. And the liocaine isn't being administered by IV. Its being injected directly into a toe to numb for a procedure.
 
You are inquiring about billing the lidocaine injection. You cannot bill the drug since it can only be billed if administered IV, therefor you cannot bill the admin code either. Administration of a local anesthetic is inclusive to the procedure. You cannot bill the J2001 nor the 96372.
You may bill only the
99213-25
11750
Assuming that the documentation support the level 3 visit and the use of the 25 modifier.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top