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)
Local anesthesia is used to numb the feelings in a specific part of the body. This prevents pain during surgical procedures. An anesthetic drug is applied to the part of the body that is to undergo surgery. It may be used with sedation, which calms the patient and reduces stress levels. Together, they enable the surgeon to carry out the procedure without pain or distress. Local anesthesia only lasts a short time, so it is mainly used for minor outpatient procedures, where the patient can leave on the same day. Contents of this article: Uses of local anesthesia