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When it comes to getting paid for post-op pain blocks, not all payors require the same documentation and proof of medical necessity. Some commercial carriers follow the Medicare edits and guidelines while others don't follow Medicare reimbursement — potentially allowing for more aggressive coding and reporting. Here's a review of different post-op pain directives.
