Anesthesia (May 2004)

May 2004 page 15a Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Anesthesia, 01995 (Q&A) Question Chronic pain patients are being offered an alternative pain management treatment for chronic reflex pain syndrome. How would a Bretylium Bier block by intravenous route be reported? AMA Comment CPT code 01995, Regional intravenous administration of local anesthetic agent or other medication (upper or lower extremity), should be reported. A Bier block technique involves administration of intravenous regional anesthesia with, in this instance, the medication being Bretylium. When documentation reflects intravenous administration, as opposed to individual injection directly into a single nerve or nerve plexus, it...

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This premium article covers an anesthesia coding consultation from May 2004 in a question-and-answer format. It explains the general coding context for a regional intravenous pain-management technique, identifies the relevant CPT framework discussed by the AMA, and notes how the topic relates to anesthesia and pain management documentation. The article is useful for coders, auditors, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the scope of the guidance and the coding categories involved.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to anesthesia, pain management, and CPT-based coding review. It also provides a concise view of the professional guidance source and the coding areas addressed in the consultation.

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  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    A Q&A-style coding consultation on an anesthesia-related pain management scenario. The section presents the coding context discussed by the AMA in CPT guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • The general anesthesia coding topic addressed in the consultation
  • How the article frames a regional intravenous pain-management scenario
  • Which CPT coding area the guidance is discussing
  • How the article is organized as a coding question and answer

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Anesthesia coders
  • Compliance auditors
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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