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G229
G229 – Pudendal - unilateral
OHIP Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures Code — DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service is for a unilateral percutaneous nerve block of the pudendal nerve. It involves the injection of an anaesthetic or therapeutic agent to provide pain relief or for diagnostic purposes for conditions affecting the pudendal nerve distribution.
When to Use
- Use G229 for a unilateral diagnostic or therapeutic pudendal nerve block performed for chronic pelvic pain or neuralgia, distinct from obstetrical analgesia.
- Use this code when performing a targeted nerve block for pudendal neuralgia that does not involve the continuous conduction techniques described by P014 or P016.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing G229 for post-operative pain management performed by the surgeon is a common audit trigger; use G224 instead if the block duration exceeds 4 hours.
- Submitting G229 for bilateral procedures without using the appropriate bilateral modifier or claiming the code twice, which may lead to automatic rejections or manual review.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the clinical record clearly distinguishes this procedure from obstetrical anesthesia, as claims for G229 are frequently flagged if the patient's diagnostic codes suggest an obstetrical encounter.
Provider Fee$54.65
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
J. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Subcategory
DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
Service Type
Procedure
Code Classes
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
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