Injection of Marcaine into Muscle/Skin

Injection of Marcaine into Muscle/Skin

March 1, 2018

Question:
My neurosurgeon always injects Marcaine into the muscle and skin incision prior to closure after spine procedures.  Can I bill this with a nerve block or trigger point code?

Answer:
This is a method to help with post-operative pain control and is not separately billable by the surgeon.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 03/01/18.

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