User id : 33396 on "Leg I&D"
Careful dissection was performed to the fascia overlying the posterior compartments of the leg. A fasciotomy was performed and the muscle was inspect
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "First Ray Amputation"
attention was directed to the foot.....13 antibiotic beads were present and removed. All fibrous necrotic and infected tissue was debrided, using an
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Tibia Fracture, Bimalleolar Fracture"
Would I use 27827 or 27826 and 27814 for the following: ORIF of distal tibial plafond weightbearing aspect and medial and lateral malleolus. Dx: 1. Fr
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Septic Arthritis"
....arthroscopic shaver was used to remove the patient's hematoma within the knee as well as to perform a synovectomy.....compartments of the knee wer
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Laminectomy"
How would I code the following: 1. Decompressive laminectomy at L3-4. 2. Decompressive laminectomy at L4-5 with complete central laminectomy at L4. 3.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Ankle Procedure"
How would I code exploration of total ankle arthroplasty, exchange of polyethylene, and debridement of cystic lesion? Thanks.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Heterotopic Ossification"
How would I code pelvis excision of deep heterotopic ossification off the anterior inferior iliac spine?
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Abscess, hand"
What is the CPT code for irrigation and debridement of a 1.5 cm abscess, dorsum of hand, including skin and subcu? Thanks.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Finger Laceration with Z-Plasty"
How would I code the following: 1. Z-plasty ring finger hypertrophic scar. 2. Fasciectomy of Dupuytren's tissue, base of ring finger and distal palm.
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Hi, I am working on all your Qs. Will reply soon. Thanks,
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View ArticleSuperCoder on "Tibia Fracture, Bimalleolar Fracture"
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View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Complex Laceration/Distal Phalanx"
How would I code: 1. Irrigation and debridement, skin, subcu, and bone. 2. ORIF index open distal phalanx fracture. 3. Complex repair, dorsal lacerati
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Osteophytectomy"
What code would I use for a knee osteophytectomy from the anteromedial tibial spine (arthroscopic)? This is being done with arthroscopic chondroplast
View ArticleUser id : 3637 on "Surgical implants"
Our surgeons often use surgical implants, such as suture anchors, fiber tape, fiber wire, etc. We bill them as 'A4649' surgical supplies. Some carrier
View ArticleUser id : 3637 on "Surgical implants"
Our surgeons often use surgical implants, such as suture anchors, fiber tape, fiber wire, etc. We bill them as 'A4649' surgical supplies. Some carrier
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