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Our surgeons often use surgical implants, such as suture anchors, fiber tape, fiber wire, etc. We bill them as 'A4649' surgical supplies. Some carrier

What is the correct way to code multiple metacarpal fractures. 26600-cpt description is "each". Do I use 51 modifier? Do I use finger modifiers? The c

We have a coding article published on this. I hope this will benefit you-- Denials may be carrier-specific, so when in doubt, ask Question: We perform

This is 29877 only. Not separately reportable when done along with 29881

You are correct. I agree. For metacarpals do not use finger modifiers.

I believe that 24358 epicondylectomy is bundled into 64718 ulnar nerve transposition. I have read it in only a few places, but I cannot find documenta

It is okay to bill Carpal tunnel release median nerve 64721 along with ulnar nerve decompression of the Guyon's canal 64719 with 59 modifier. Both are

26765 Debridement and repair becomes inclusive.

Yes and thanks for pointing this out. I rectify it accordingly: "According to the AMA, one should report code 29822 or 29823 when arthroscopic subacro

I need help with the following: Open reduction A-C dislocation with repair A-C capsule with local tissue. I was looking at procedure 23550 but not s

Yes,you can code 64719 with a 59 Modifier.Code 64719 is a column 2 code for 64721 , but a modifier is allowed in order to differentiate between the se

This is as per CCI edits, that's enough to say.

Only 29876 here. 29877 gets inclusive here.

Thank you very much for your help!

Not sure what code to use for the following procedure "Ostectomy of the coronoid was performed by placing an osteotome into the direct lateral portal.

You are always welcome!

Yes, unfortunately we do not have code for this procedure.. 29999 is correct.

True.. The code 23550 is inclusive of the repair of the coracoclavicular ligaments.

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