Coding Challenge / modifier 77

Pain Management: 2 Providers, 2 Postop Pain Injections

Double 76942 OK for second provider? Question: Two providers from the same physician group performed two separate postoperative pain injections on the same patient, on the same day. Each provider used ultrasonic guidance during the procedure, but I’ve been told to report 76942 only once per day. How should we report both services? Answer: You can bill [...] Related articles:

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December 8, 2009
Coding Challenge / Pain Management

Pain Management Coding: Endoscopic Lumbar Nerve Decompression

Hint: Think ‘unlisted procedure.’ Question: One of our physicians is looking into “endoscopic lumbar spinal nerve decompression.” One of the medical device representatives indicated he could bill it like the lateral extraforaminal approach for lumbar decompression, but I haven’t found much information. What’s your advice? Answer: Despite what you physician might have heard, your most appropriate choice [...] Related articles:

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November 14, 2009