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G238A — Transverse scapular nerve block

Transverse scapular nerve block

Bill G238 for a block of the transverse scapular nerve.

Watch for: Not payable for a block given with your own procedure, except G224; maximum 8 nerve blocks per patient per day.

Code

G238A

Description

Transverse scapular nerve block

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2025

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Nerve block of the transverse scapular nerve, listed with the peripheral nerve blocks.

What it covers

G238 is a nerve block of the transverse scapular nerve, listed under Nerve Blocks – Peripheral/Other Injections (J82).

Peripheral nerves not specifically listed are billed as G231, with G223 for each additional nerve or site (J81).

Billing rules

• Overall maximum of 8 nerve blocks per patient per day for any combination; bilateral blocks count as two (J79).
• Not payable when you give the block in conjunction with a procedure you perform on the same patient (except G224) (J79).
• Imaging or nerve stimulation used for guidance is not payable in addition (J79).
• Other injection codes in the Schedule are not payable in addition for the same injection procedure (J79).
• Add E958 (+50%) when alcohol or other sclerosing solutions are used (J82).
• Payable in addition to a consultation or assessment (J3).

Often billed with

• E958 when a sclerosing solution is used (J82).

Related codes: G231, G223, G228, G235, E958

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Nerve Blocks - Peripheral/Other Injections, page J82.

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