Doc chooses 719.41 as a dx code for Nerve block post op pain....however, now most insurance companies are denying that code. Can 338.18 be used instead?
I always use 338.18 as primary diagnosis, with the reason for surgery as secondary (i.e osteoarthritis of the knee 715.96) with no problems. Don't forget modifier 59 if billing at the same time as the anesthesia code for surgery!
Kristina, CPC, CANPC