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Hi! My name is Dianne C. Moseley. I’m a healthcare professional with over 32 years of experience in revenue cycle management. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in every area of RCM, gaining a true understanding of how each part connects to the bigger picture. I am currently certified through AAPC with my CPC, CPCO, CPMA, and CANPC. For the past 15 years, I’ve focused my expertise on anesthesia — a specialty I’m deeply passionate about. I currently work with a large anesthesia group, as a Senior Auditor serving as a Subject Matter Expert, where I focus on optimizing coding accuracy, compliance, education, and revenue integrity. My passion lies in education, process improvement and helping others to succeed. This blog is a space where I will share practical insights, tips, and real-world guidance on anesthesia coding. My goal is to make complex concepts clear, support continuous learning, and help others feel confident navigating the anesthesia coding landscape.

Category: Post-OP Pain

Nerve blocks used to reduce pain and opioid use after procedures.

  • Popliteal Nerve Blocks: Understanding CPT 64445 ~ A Powerful Tool for Postoperative Pain Management

    In the world of anesthesia, precision and patient-centered care go hand in hand — and the popliteal nerve block is a perfect example of both. This regional anesthesia technique provides targeted pain relief for procedures involving the lower leg, ankle, and foot, often minimizing the need for systemic opioids and enhancing postoperative comfort. Clinical Overview…

  • Femoral Nerve Block: Understanding CPT 64447

    Post-operative nerve blocks are a valuable component of anesthesia care — enhancing patient comfort, reducing opioid use, and supporting faster recovery. But from a coding and billing standpoint, clarity is key. CPT 64447 = Injection, anesthetic agent; femoral nerve, single This code is commonly used when documenting post-operative analgesia for knee and lower-extremity procedures. However,…

  • Genicular Nerve Block

    A genicular nerve block (CPT 64454) is a minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain, particularly from osteoarthritis or after knee replacement surgery. It involves injecting a local anesthetic near the genicular nerves – a network of sensory nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee joint to the brain. The three primary targets are:Superior…