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)
Anesthetic Options for Joint Replacement Surgery. The usual anesthetic decision is between a general anesthesia and a regional anesthesia. General anesthesia means the patient is completely sedated (sleeping), and usually, her breathing is aided with the use of a ventilator machine.