Icd9/geniculates

[BobBarker]

what codes do I need to include for Medicare to cover geniculates?
My biller says I need more than chronic knee pain s/p replacement

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[DOctorJay]

I think this has what you're looking for
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/genicular-nerve-rf.1041601/page-2

 

[BobBarker]

She wants a diagnosis code?

 

[lobelsteve]

ICD9 = 715.16, 355.0, 355.2 Provide all three.

 

[BobBarker]

Thanks Steve! Big help.

 

[GatorBait1548]

Just curious re genuculate block/Rf.....not having much luck with small n but all my patients sore as hell afterwards and minimal success. Any tips or tricks? (Something other than put the needle in the right spot). N=<10 but just something I've noticed....current fellow here...

 

[lobelsteve]

Just curious re genuculate block/Rf.....not having much luck with small n but all my patients sore as hell afterwards and minimal success. Any tips or tricks? (Something other than put the needle in the right spot). N=<10 but just something I've noticed....current fellow here...

Go observe someone in your area with experience. Post state and we can name names.