How to maximize the value of nerve blocks in orthopedic care
Regional anesthesia is moving from "nice to have" to a core component of orthopedic care by easing pain, accelerating recovery and expanding what's possible in outpatient surgery. Yet many groups leave clinical and financial value on the table due to inconsistent workflows and documentation that doesn't meet payer expectations.
The pitfalls are common and costly: block intent not stated, timing unclear, laterality omitted, anatomy nonspecific or coding that doesn't match the record. When surgeons and anesthesia teams aren't aligned on process and language, claims stall and post-op care pathways become harder to execute.
This article offers a step-by-step program design that links clinical rigor to revenue integrity.
Learnings include:
The pitfalls are common and costly: block intent not stated, timing unclear, laterality omitted, anatomy nonspecific or coding that doesn't match the record. When surgeons and anesthesia teams aren't aligned on process and language, claims stall and post-op care pathways become harder to execute.
This article offers a step-by-step program design that links clinical rigor to revenue integrity.
Learnings include:
- How to operationalize nerve blocks across orthopedic procedures
- How to standardize documentation and team alignment to strengthen claim performance
- How to measure success through opioid utilization, claim accuracy, and workflow efficiency
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