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Editor's note: This article is the first in a two-part series about how to correctly code for the top 10 pain management procedures for physician practices. This month we discuss five common pain management procedures. Next month we will cover five more procedures. Coding correctly for medical procedures can be a cumbersome and confusing process on its own without having to deal with constantly changing coding guidelines. Because the AMA often replaces old codes with new ones, it's important to keep up with the changes, said Linda VanHorn, a pain management specialist