Surgery: Nervous System (Q&A) (December 2018)

December 2018 page 8d Surgery: Nervous System Question: What are some examples of paravertebral blocks (PVB) captured in CPT codes 64461-64463? It was assumed that erector spinae is one example, but an FAQ in the January 2018 issue of the CPT® Assistant newsletter referred to code 64999 instead. However, according to some physicians, the erector spinae is actually a paravertebral structure that is commonly addressed, injected, or treated, when performing postoperative pain blocks or managing postoperative pain. Answer: A PVB targets the sympathetic chain of nerves and somatic nerves (intercostal and spinal nerves and their branches), which may be...

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This brief article addresses a coding question from the Surgery: Nervous System section of CPT® Assistant. It focuses on how the article frames a paravertebral block-related issue, references a prior CPT® Assistant FAQ, and discusses the general context in which certain nervous system procedure codes are considered. The piece is useful for coders and billers who work with anesthesia, pain management, and nervous system procedure reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to a specific paravertebral block coding question and whether they need the full discussion from CPT® Assistant for guidance.

Article Sections

  1. Question

    Introduces a coding question about paravertebral block-related procedures and references prior guidance in CPT® Assistant.

  2. Answer

    Provides the article’s discussion of the procedure context and identifies the general coding framework referenced by the source.

What You Will Learn

  • The topic area covered by the Q&A
  • How the article frames a paravertebral block coding question
  • Which edition of CPT® Assistant is referenced
  • The broad procedural context discussed in the answer

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Pain management billing staff
  • Anesthesia coding professionals

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