G224Nerve block by same physician performing the procedure
DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES · NERVE BLOCKS FOR ACUTE PAIN MANAGEMENT
$15.55What this reference tells you
G224 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “Nerve block by same physician performing the procedure.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.
Loaded billing requirements
- anaesthesia or local infiltration used as an anaesthetic for any procedure, are not eligible for payment. 3. Except as described in paragraph 4, when a physician administers an anaesthetic, nerve block and/or other medication prior to, during, immediately aft...
- is not eligible for payment. A major or minor peripheral nerve block, major plexus block, neuraxial injection (with or without catheter) or intrapleural block (with or without catheter) for post-operative pain control (with a duration of action more than 4 ho...
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Confirm the current Ministry publication, the patient and provider context, the date of service, and documentation supporting the claim. A searchable reference does not establish eligibility or guarantee payment.