decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2026 Issue 6 (June)
Question & Answer: Report continuous nerve blocks with 64999 when there isn’t a specific code
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Article Overview
This short Q&A covers a scenario involving sympathetic and other nerve blocks, catheter placement, and repeat bolus administration. It discusses the scope of available CPT guidance and general considerations related to reporting and valuing services that lack a dedicated continuous-infusion code.
Why This Topic Matters
The article addresses a practical reporting question that may arise when a nerve block involves catheter-based care and the applicable coding materials do not directly address the service.
What You Will Learn
- The types of nerve block services discussed in the Q&A.
- How the article frames questions about continuous catheter-based nerve blocks.
- The general coding and service-valuation topics raised during the discussion.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Pain management coding professionals
- Pain management clinicians
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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