Thoracic Nerve Blocks

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Question:

If I perform three separate injections at three intercostal levels can I report 64420 and 64421 x 2?

Answer:

No you should report 64421 (Injection, anesthetic agent; intercostal nerves, multiple, regional blocks). CPT code 64420 is used for a single injection and CPT 64421 is reported for multiple intercostal nerve blocks even when the injections are at three levels.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 06/28/18.

 
 
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