You Be the Coder: Choose This Code for Erector Spinae Block - () Question: I’ve reported CPT® code 64999 for an erector spinae pain block for years, but my current employer wants me to use 64461.
The erector spinae plane blocks... are ultrasound-guided techniques for thoracoabdominal wall analgesia involving injection into the musculofascial plane between the paraspinal back muscles and underlying thoracic vertebrae.
Can someone tell me the appropriate CPT code to use for a Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block? We are getting some conflicting information as to what code should be used. Doctor is saying to use 64461 but all the research that our office has done is stating to use 64999 unlisted and attach...
ERECTOR SPINAE PLANE BLOCK | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Then insert the placement needle deep into the erector spinae muscle. Visualize the correct needle location by hydrodissection. After identifying the appropriate anatomic structures, insert a catheter through the placement needle and remove the needle. Secure the catheter and then apply a sterile occlusive dressing.
Aponeurotic fascia is thicker, easily separated from the muscles and is seen in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF), which is a target for the erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks and quadratus lumborum (QL) blocks.
Hi Everyone, There's been much debate on what is the correct CPT code to use for Erector Spinae block (ESP). Our providers are stating it should be coded with 64450 but we have found mix article that say use the unlisted code 64999 and there are other articles that say use 64450. Some of these...
Regarding the erector spinae block (ESP) currently 64999. With the new 2025 codes, would this be considered a 6XX07? Yes, I believe it would fall under 6XX07 for unilateral procedure.