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User id : 74622 on "Does 64721 include division of transcarpal ligament?"

Does 64721 include division of transcarpal ligament?

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SuperCoder on "Does 64721 include division of transcarpal ligament?"

Absolutely.The ligament is surgically divided to release pressure on the median nerve.

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SuperCoder on "PRP injection"

It is a part of procedure.Category III code 0232T can only be reported if the PRP injection is performed on a nonsurgical site or when performed unre

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User id : 74622 on "Arthroscopic I&D for ACL post op infection"

Our physician performed an I&D Arthroscopically for a post op infection after ACL reconstruction. What code should I use

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SuperCoder on "Arthroscopic I&D for ACL post op infection"

There is no code for this. Please use unlisted 29999 for this. Thanks,

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User id : 33396 on "Proximal Phalanx Fracture"

How would I code: 1. I&D right thumb open proximal phalanx fracture. Down to bone. 2. I&D of right ring finger distal phalanx fracture. Down t

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User id : 33396 on "Finger Manipulation"

How would I code manipulation of left middle and ring fingers under anesthesia with corticosteroid injection, left wrist, corticosteroid injection, ri

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User id : 33396 on "Knee Wound"

How would I code knee I&D of wound, knee foreign body removal through a separate fascial incision, knee arthroscopy with I&D? Dx: knee punctu

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User id : 33396 on "Osteotomy"

Would 1) distal radius corrective osteotomy with volar plate fixation and allograft bone grafting and 2) excision, ulnar styloid nonunion be billed wi

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User id : 33396 on "Radius/Ulna Fracture"

How would I code ORIF left distal radius with irrigation of the skin and subcu with Grade 1 open puncture wound? Thanks.

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User id : 33396 on "Scar Revision"

How would I code scar revision with excision of sinus tract and advancement flap of the volar radial tissue? Dx: left index crush injury with residua

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User id : 33396 on "Ortho Admission"

What code series do I look at for an orthopedic admission? The doctor did an H&P in the hospital and admitted her for IV antibiotics and possible

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SuperCoder on "Proximal Phalanx Fracture"

Hi, I will be answering all your queries shortly. Thanks,

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SuperCoder on "Ortho Admission"

Hi, I will be answering all your queries shortly. Thanks,

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SuperCoder on "Scar Revision"

Hi, I will be answering all your queries shortly. Thanks,

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SuperCoder on "Osteotomy"

Hi, I will be answering all your queries shortly. Thanks,

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SuperCoder on "Knee Wound"

Hi, I will be answering all your queries shortly. Thanks,

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SuperCoder on "Finger Manipulation"

Hi, I will be answering all your queries shortly. Thanks,

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User id : 74622 on "Carpal Tunnel injection for pain during post-op period"

Our physician did a carpal tunnel injection in the office for pain during the post op visit after carpal tunnel release. Can I bill 20526 or is it i

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User id : 28709 on "Two different Doctors"

I need to clarify an issue: We have a patient that was treated for open reduction internal fixation of the wrist by another physician that does not sh

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