Sue Alston, a healthy 46-year-old female, has been suffering from neck pain. Sue underwent a cervical spine manipulation today and tolerated the procedure well. What is the appropriate anesthesia code for this procedure?

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Cervical spine manipulation is a minor procedure that does not require deep sedation or general anesthesia. Therefore, the appropriate anesthesia code for this procedure is 00640-P1, which indicates regional anesthesia by injection of local anesthetic, peripheral nerves, or other neuraxial structures.

Sue Alston, a Healthy 46-Year-Old Female, Has Been Suffering from Neck