Jul 1, 2009 · Include Digital Block in Overall Procedure Many finger injuries require local anesthesia for pain control. Frequently, the ED physician may provide the anesthesia as a digital block. Digital …

Aug 1, 2003 · The definition states that local infiltration, metacarpal/metatarsal/digital block or topical anesthesia is always included in the surgery. Moreover, the laceration repair codes represent …

Oct 8, 2009 · Hi, Can someone help me with a cpt code for a digital nerve block. The patient underwent asceptic digital block using 3cc 1% lidocaine split 1/2 into each radial and ulnar side digital nerve at …

Hi All, My provider did a digital nerve block for a closed manipulation of dislocated finger. I am pretty sure I use cpt 26770 for the treatment of the dislocation.

Nov 23, 2006 · Question: Our foot surgeon performed a toenail excision and nail bed repair with a digital block. Can we report both the nail excision and the digital block? Kansas Subscriber Answer: The …

Reader Question: Digital Block for Post-Op Relief Means 64450 Question: Our physician performed a digital nerve block on the patient's right index finger for postoperative pain management, utilizing a …

Nov 4, 2015 · We're having some confusion on charging a digital block (64450) when we are doing a simple laceration repair (code 12002). Shouldn't the digital block be included as part of the repair …

Aug 10, 2010 · A patient had an ingrown toenail removed, but it was not a permanent removal. A digital block was performed for both an anesthetic and for postop pain. What CPT code do I use? 11730 or …

Oct 1, 2008 · I work in the Revenue and Reimbursement dept of our facility. Scenerio: pt has a closed reduction with a digital block per dictation. Should the ER coder code for a closed reduction …

Sep 26, 2005 · Question: When is it appropriate to report a digital block? Is it always bundled? New York Subscriber Answer: The only time you should report a digital block is when the orthopedic surgeon …