SuperCoder on "CPT REMOVAL OF SPACER & REIMPLAMENTATIN OF TKA HARDWARE"
CPT code 27372 would be appropriate for spacer removal and a modifier is allowed in order to differentiate between the services provided.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Ankle fusions"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Post-degenerative right ankle and subtalar joint with retained hardware. PROCEDURE: 1.Tibiotalar fusion, r
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Flatfoot"
I have 27687, 28300, and 27691 for the following but I am unsure of what other codes to use - please advise: DIAGNOSIS: Right adult-acquired flexibl
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Hip Procedure"
What codes should I use for the following: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Right hip symptomatic hardware. 2.Right hip labral tear. 3.Right hip psoas tendinitis. PROCE
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Diagnosis codes V54.01(Encounter for removal of internal fixation device) S73.191(Other sprain of right hip) M76.11(Psoas tendinitis, right hip) Proce
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Appropriate Codes used can be- 28740-RT, 28300-59, RT, 27691-RT, 27687-RT, and 27695-RT Please check proper documentation for codes 28740 & 28300,
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The most appropriate code for the above mentioned procedure are 1. 27870-RT 2. 28725-RT For Retained hardware, it is inclusive in the above procedure.
View ArticleUser id : 85605 on "Sacroiliac joint injections USING ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE"
I have a physician who will do multiple various injections in one session, i.e. trigger points, SI joints, tendons, major joints. Why should I use 205
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Sacroiliac joint injections USING ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE"
For SI joint injections when ultrasound guidance is used use CPT code 20611(Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, sho
View ArticleUser id : 29720 on "FRACTURE SURGERY"
SO A PATIENT IS SEEN WITH A FRACTURE. YOU USE AN A FOR INITIAL VISIT. WHAT DO YOU USE IF THE PATIENT NEEDS SURGERY? NONE OF THE LETTERS FIT. I'M THIN
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For the initial visit "A" code will be appropriate. Even if the patient needs surgery, it will not be influenced by the initial visit code. The surger
View ArticleUser id : 18469 on "Orthopedic surgery"
I have a new client who still thinks we can use pre 2015 cpt codes. I have explained that a lot of the codes have been bundled and he wants to unbund
View ArticleUser id : 18469 on "Orthopedic surgery"
Help code the following 1-caudal epidural steroid injection 2-lumbar sine epidurogram 3- facet joint arthrogram right L4-L5 and L5-S1 4- facet joint i
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Finger Procedure"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Right index stenosing tenosynovitis. 2.Right ring PIP gouty arthropathy with large tophus formation. 3.Os
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Elbow Procedure"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Left elbow dislocation status post dynamic external fixator. 2.Left transcaphoid perilunate fracture disl
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Biceps rupture"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Left distal biceps rupture. PROCEDURE: Repair, left distal biceps rupture. Thank you for your time.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Haglund's Deformity"
Hi, How would you code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Left Haglund’s deformity with insertional Achilles tendinitis. PROCEDURE: 1.Left retrocalcaneal
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Ankle Fusion"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Left Agility ankle replacement with now subtalar joint degenerative changes with a posterolateral talar c
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Orthopedic surgery"
Hi, Appropriate codes for both scenario would be- Scenario 1 27096-LT 62311-59 72275-59 77003-59 Scenario 2 62311 64493-RT 64494-RT 72275-59 77003-59
View ArticleUser id : 18469 on "Operative report"
I have a patient that had a few procedures and I need the correct codes to bill visit 1 1-c6-c7 epidural steroid injection 2-injection of myelogram dy
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