User id : 15080 on "Resection of the lateral cutaneous nerve"
The doctor is not removing a mass. He just resects a portion of the nerve and sends it off to pathology. Again there is no mention of a mass or neur
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Repair, Lateral Epicondyle Nonunion"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Chronic dislocation right elbow with avulsion of the lateral epicondyle and multiple loose joint bodies. P
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Osteotomies"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Long second metatarsal with metatarsal overload, left. 2.Hallux valgus deformity, left foot, status post
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Drilling, Lateral Femoral Condyle"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: AVN, lateral femoral condyle, with normal appearing articular surface. PROCEDURE: Left knee diagnostic
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Epidermal Inclusion Cyst"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Right distal ring finger epidermal inclusion cyst and erosion of the distal phalanx secondary to sauceriz
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Finger Excision"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Left index finger dorsal soft tissue swelling compatible with hypertrophic granulation and chronic ulcera
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Right Shoulder impingement"
Hi, 29823 would be billed only once. Code 29823 should be used only for extensive debridement of soft or hard tissue. It includes a chondroplasty of t
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Osteotomies"
Hi, Appropriate code for this scenario would be: 28297-LT 28308-LT-59 28298-TA-59 20680 Thanks!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Bipartate Patella Fusion"
There is no code for Bipartite patella fusion. You can use CPT code 27437 (Arthroplasty, patella; without prosthesis) and 27438 (Arthroplasty, patella
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Finger Wound"
Would this be covered with 13131: DIAGNOSIS: Right middle finger distal wound with necrotic debris, hyponychium and volar pulp. PROCEDURE: 1.Irrig
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Finger Wound"
Based on the information provided, 13131 appears to be the appropriate code.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Repair, Lateral Epicondyle Nonunion"
As per the above provided information, the treatment process began arthroscopically, however, it was later converted to open procedure. As per coding
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Epidermal Inclusion Cyst"
Hello! here are your codes: ICD-10 codes: 1. L72.0 -for Right distal ring finger epidermal inclusion cyst. 2. M85.841 -for erosion of the distal phala
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Finger Excision"
Hi, Appropriate code for this scenario would be: 11423 Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, ne
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Drilling, Lateral Femoral Condyle"
Hi, I suggest DIAGNOSIS: AVN, lateral femoral condyle M87.059 PROCEDURE: CPT code 29877.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Resection of the lateral cutaneous nerve"
CPT code 64714 is appropriate for this condition. As it includes external neurolysis and nerve transposition as well.
View ArticleUser id : 27950 on "Coccyx injection"
Dr did an injection along the coccyx area for treatment of coccyxdynia using Depomedrol and Lidocaine. What is the appropriate CPT code for performin
View ArticleUser id : 28183 on "CPT for notch plasty of knee?"
The patient is status post ACL recon. The knee is now impinging and the doctor plans to perform notch plasty of bone within the knee. What would the
View ArticleUser id : 15080 on "Excison of AC menisus of shoulder"
What would the cpt code be for open excision of a degenerative can meniscus of the shoulder be?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Coccyx injection"
Hi, Coccydynia is an inflammatory condition localized to the tail bone.As per your statement Depomedrol and Lidocaine are anti-inflammatory and an ana
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