Billing and Coding: Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks (CPNB)

This billing and coding guideline complements LCD L37641 for continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNB). It specifies that pain control in the immediate postoperative period is bundled into the payment for the related surgical or anesthetic procedure and is not separately reimbursable; refer to LCD L37641 for specific coverage criteria and documentation requirements.

"No specific coverage indications are stated in this billing/coding guideline; refer to Local Coverage Determination L37641 for covered indications for continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNB)."

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