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    Wiki Digital block only for ingrown finger nail

    Hi. Provider performed a digital block of right thumb for ingrown fingernail. Procedure note states that 2.5 ML of lidocaine were injected around the base of the thumb. After waiting for adequate anesthesia, I used a curette and placed a swab of cotton under the infected area. Patient tolerated...
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    Wiki global ob package

    I would check with the insurance payer as some payers have there own policies regarding this. Typically though you would bill the global with a 52 modifier.
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    Wiki Wound packing question

    Hi, I have a patient that was seen in the hospital outpatient setting to have a wound repacked two days after his surgery for a perineal abscess. (NOTE: My doctor did not do the initial surgery.) Due to the pain involved in the repacking, anesthesia was administered. After anesthesia, repacking...
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