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)
It may be from the foot, toe, or other body part. On occasion, a tendon transfer (moving one tendon from one area to another) may be useful in restoring function to an extremity. Anesthesia (pain medication) is used during tendon repair to prevent the patient from feeling pain during the surgery.