Pain Management Coding Alert

Reader Question: Stay Aware of Occipital Nerve Block Options


- Published on Fri, Dec 08, 2017
Question: Our provider administered a block near the skull base to treat occipital nerve pain, as well as an anesthetic injection beforehand. Which codes should [...]


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