General information on Depakote ER (Divalproex). Depakote ER is an anticonvulsant agent. Exactly how the drug works is unknown. Depakote ER tablets should not be crushed or chewed and should be swallowed as a whole.
When reporting excision of skin lesions (11400-11646), in addition to other procedures at the same anatomic location during the same session, be on the lookout for the following bundling issues. Do not report in addition to lesion excision: Local anesthesia. Simple closures (12001-12018)
Epidural anesthesia is often used during labor and delivery, and surgery in the pelvis and legs. Epidural and spinal anesthesia are often used when: 1  The procedure or labor is too painful without any pain medicine.  The procedure is in the belly, legs, or feet.