If your physiatristâs documentation indicates that the block was with a continuous catheter infusion, use should use 64449 (Injection, anesthetic agent; lumbar plexus, posterior approach, continuous infusion by catheter [including catheter placement] including daily management for anesthetic agent administration).
1. Refined salt, having all of its minerals removed (i.e., âpurifiedâ) is essentially a lifeless product. Being a lifeless product assures a long shelf life. In fact, refined salt can sit on the grocery shelf forever. A long shelf life is a valuable tool to maximize profits for food manufacturers.
White flour is considered to be refined, in that the germ and bran are removed. This is done primarily to add to the shelf life of the product, as the bran and germ contain fats that can go rancid. The unfortunate result of this refinement is that by taking out the bran, the fiber content of the flour is reduced.