This is a nondestructive nerve block, which includes, but is not limited to, injection treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome, sural nerve entrapment, and medial calcaneal nerve branch neuritis.

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 …

Nov 5, 2014 · Can someone clarify how to bill this? Is it 6 units? RIGHT HAND/DIGIT NB ANESTHESIA: Local PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Digital neuropathy post traumatic …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 64450 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction/Injection of …