Question: My anesthesiologist performed a sciatic nerve block for a patient with postoperative pain on the same day he provided general anesthesia for that patient’s knee surgery. How should I code this? Answer: Use modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service) when you need to show that your physician performed two distinct services on the same day. When [...] Related articles:

1. 64450 or 64421: Which Code to Tap for TAP Block?Question: What exactly is a “tap block,” and what code...
2. Anesthesia Coding: Unlisted Procedures, E/M and Nerve BlocksThere’s no denying that anesthesia coding is like no other...
3. Plantar Digital Nerve Coding Education: 64455 & 64632With these 4 tips, you’ll code clean claims every time....