Hip block/RFA coding

[Taus]

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For diagnostic blocks of sensory branches to femoral and obturator, what codes are you using? 64450 (other peripheral nerve) or the named nerve code?

For RFA, 64640?

Thanks


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[unchockey21]

For diagnostic blocks of sensory branches to femoral and obturator, what codes are you using? 64450 (other peripheral nerve) or the named nerve code?

For RFA, 64640?

Thanks


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We've been using 64450 for the blocks and 64640 for the RF.

 

[Dr. Ice]

We've been using 64450 for the blocks and 64640 for the RF.

Yes this

 

[Taus]

Yes this

Thanks. Figured as much... confirms it pays $h*} as Medicare has only been paying for 1 unit on geniculates and lateral branches despite billing the 3 units of work I did.


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[unchockey21]

Thanks. Figured as much... confirms it pays $h*} as Medicare has only been paying for 1 unit on geniculates and lateral branches despite billing the 3 units of work I did.


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We've still been getting 2 units for the hips

 

[Taus]

We've still been getting 2 units for the hips

Ty.


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[bedrock]

Thanks. Figured as much... confirms it pays $h*} as Medicare has only been paying for 1 unit on geniculates and lateral branches despite billing the 3 units of work I did.


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I'd try using the named nerve codes for the blocks. Pays more, and justified given the work

 

[soccerpunk600]

Doing one tomorrow. Anyone have a template for the procedure note for it?