La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-2340

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2340 - Peripheral Nerve Procedures

A. Failure to improve the condition or symptoms.

B. Injury to underlying nerve(s) of plexus with resultant weakness, numbness, pain including complete anesthesia of the extremity.

C. Recurrent symptoms which might require further surgery or continuation of condition for which surgery was performed.

D. Development of chronic pain problem in the area of the nerve, for example, anesthesia dolorosa (painful numbness).

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-2340

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Disclosure Panel, LR 21:469 (May 1995).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.40(E) et seq.

NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure.