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I have a client that will be getting a pain block and was told Medicare will not cover the anesthesia for the pain block. Is it because Medicare does not cover it or because the reimbursement rate is too low?
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I have a client that will be getting a pain block and was told Medicare will not cover the anesthesia for the pain block. Is it because Medicare does not cover it or because the reimbursement rate is too low?
I have a client that will be getting a pain block and was told Medicare will not cover the anesthesia for the pain block. Is it because Medicare does not cover it or because the reimbursement rate is too low?
Medicare used to pay for the anesthesia but quit covering it a few years ago. They take the stance that it is not required. My wife has to have the blocks done and she said whoever made that ruling has never had to have one.I have a client that will be getting a pain block and was told Medicare will not cover the anesthesia for the pain block. Is it because Medicare does not cover it or because the reimbursement rate is too low?
Medicare used to pay for the anesthesia but quit covering it a few years ago. They take the stance that it is not required. My wife has to have the blocks done and she said whoever made that ruling has never had to have one.
I do not know the code. However, Charlotte's pain specialist told us it was no longer covered by Medicare. Medicare had paid for the previous ones but did not payvfor her last two. It was not covered because the anesthesia was not a necessary procedure. They did pay for the block itself.Not doubting your word, but what was the code on your MSN? (Why did they deny it?)
I do not know the code. However, Charlotte's pain specialist told us it was no longer covered by Medicare. Medicare had paid for the previous ones but did not payvfor her last two. It was not covered because the anesthesia was not a necessary procedure. They did pay for the block itself.