SuperCoder on "Finger Infection"
Hi, I am seeking the opinion of my editor over this. I will reply as soon I hear back. Thanks,
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Wrist fracture"
Hi, I am seeking the opinion of my editor over this. I will reply as soon I hear back. Thanks,
View ArticleUser id : 57067 on "Is 29826 bundled with 29823"
Hello, here is the report-is this bundled or can we support a separate incision in our appeal. It was billed with modifier 59, but denied as bundled
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Distal femur fracture"
27511 (Open treatment of femoral supracondylar or transcondylar fracture without intercondylar extension, includes internal fixation, when performed).
View ArticleUser id : 12248 on "Open excision of patella ossicle"
How do I code an open excision of an accessory ossicle of the lateral facet of the patella? (This was done in additon to arthroscopic chondroplasty).
View ArticleUser id : 74622 on "Modifier 76 replacing 59?"
should we be using modifier 76 for multiple procedures instead of 59?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Is 29826 bundled with 29823"
This is 29822. Only labral tear is debrided which qualifies for limited debridement. 29822 29826 I could not see extensive debridement here. Adhesive
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Modifier 76 replacing 59?"
Whether you append modifiers depends on your carrier's preference. Some commercial carriers require modifier 51 (Multiple procedures) or 59 (Distinct
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Open excision of patella ossicle"
This is unlisted 27599. No code matches this procedure.
View ArticleUser id : 29726 on "29826 bundled with 23120"
Hello, I posted the below questions yesterday. But it was the wrong one. The codes that were bundled were 23120 withn 29826. If we requested a auth
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Hip DJD"
Code 29862 (Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with debridement/shaving of articular cartilage [chondroplasty], abrasion arthroplasty, and/or resection of la
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Lateral Epicondylitis"
64708 24358 64772 64718- Not reported because of bundling.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "29826 bundled with 23120"
Most payers, however, do not recognize modifier 59. If your insurer falls into this group, you should appeal the denial with a short letter describing
View ArticleUser id : 66457 on "Medicare Code for Consult"
Medicare says that they do not use 99254 for an inpatient consult. Does anyone know the correct CPT code that they use??
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Bone Biopsy"
How would I code a calcaneal bone biopsy and culture? Dx: Calcaneal osteomyelitis. Thanks!
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Olecranon bursitis"
What code would I use for I&D of septic olecranon bursitis with excisional debridement? I was thinking 24105 but am not sure that is best. Thanks
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