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G062
G062 – Cervical epidural with catheter
OHIP Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
A neuraxial procedure for acute pain management involving the insertion of a catheter into the cervical epidural space. This service is listed under Nerve Blocks for Acute Pain Management.
When to Use
- Use G062 specifically for the insertion of a cervical epidural catheter for acute pain management, distinguishing it from simple nerve blocks like G060.
- Select G062 when the clinical intent is continuous or multi-dose analgesia via catheter, rather than a single-shot injection which may fall under other diagnostic or therapeutic procedure codes.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing G062 alongside other nerve block codes (e.g., G060) for the same anatomical site is often flagged as unbundling unless distinct, separate procedures are clearly documented.
- Attempting to claim G062 for elective procedures will result in rejection for after-hours premiums like E409 or E410, as these strictly require non-elective status or emergency-delayed elective status.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the operative note explicitly documents the placement of a catheter, as this is the defining technical requirement for G062 compared to non-catheterized blocks.
- When performing G062 in an emergency setting, verify that the 'H' prefix is used for your claims to ensure eligibility for the appropriate emergency department after-hours premiums.
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