Question

question 10
what is the appropriate code for a patient who had regional block anesthesia provided for carpal tunnel surgery?
o 20526
o 64417
o 01810
o 01820
2 pts

Explanation:

In medical coding for anesthesia services, code 01810 is used for regional block anesthesia for procedures on the upper extremities, which includes carpal tunnel surgery.

Answer:

B. 01810