Pain Management Coding Cheat Sheet

Modifiers for chronic pain management codes are special codes added to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to provide additional information about the healthcare service, such as site-specificity, medication management, bilateral procedures, or services performed by more than one physician.

A list of codes for pain management can be obtained from the American Medical Association's CPT code manual, specialty society guidelines, or online medical coding resources and databases.

Pain management coding involves selecting the appropriate CPT codes that describe the specific pain management procedures performed, such as injections, nerve blocks, or device implantations, and applying any relevant modifiers to reflect the services provided accurately.