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)
Using Local Anesthesia During Labor. Local anesthesia is injected into a specific area to provide pain relief during labor. Local anesthesia is given through various medications and dosages in the form of epidurals, pudendal blocks, and spinal blocks.It is also given near the end of birth for an episiotomy, to relieve the discomfort of the perineum stretching and also after birth to repair tears and episiotomies.ocal anesthesia is given through various medications and dosages in the form of epidurals, pudendal blocks, and spinal blocks. It is also given near the end of birth for an episiotomy, to relieve the discomfort of the perineum stretching and also after birth to repair tears and episiotomies.