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Date: Aug 25, 2010

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Would you code 2 separate nerve blocks for the Greater (64405) and Lesser (64450) Occipital Nerves done from the same puncture, or just the Greater Occipital (64405)? Report does state separate areas done with needle movement. thanks, Paige

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