The cervical plexus block is a regional anaesthetic technique that has become increasingly established as an alternative to general anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy. This procedure involves the ...

Cervical plexus block (CPB) has emerged as an effective regional anaesthetic technique in the context of thyroid surgery. By targeting the superficial branches of the cervical plexus, CPB minimises ...

Here are the 2010 Medicare reimbursement rates for 11 nerve block procedures performed in the ASC setting. 4. Nerve block injections(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, plantar common digital nerve(s ...

A nerve block works by preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. There are permanent and temporary options. Both are generally safe procedures. Nerve blocks are an effective way to prevent, ...

Neck pain is a common condition that can have many different causes. Although surgery is a potential treatment for long-term neck pain, it’s rarely the first option. In fact, many cases of neck pain ...

A peripheral nerve block is a procedure done by an anesthesiologist to provide postoperative pain relief for people having knee replacement surgery. The anesthesiologist (a doctor specializing in pain ...

4. Nerve block injections(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, plantar common digital nerve(s) (HCPCS 64455) — $15.62 5. Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet ...