User id : 77689 on "Transfacet"
Sorry..it's lumbar. Laminectomy was done at a separate level.
View ArticleUser id : 77689 on "Transfacet"
"The spinal canal was entered at the L5-S1, and a transfacet type approach was utilized for decompression because the patient had scarring and the mid
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Transfacet"
You should use 63056 which is defined as transpedicular approach with decompression of spinal cord, equina and/or nerve root(s) (eg, herniated interve
View ArticleUser id : 77689 on "Transfacet"
It sure does. That is what I used and OrthoNet is stating that the documentation does not support 63056, it's 63048. I am in the process if fighting
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Transfacet"
63048 is an add on code so it may be trying to add it to the laminectomy that was done. Did you add a modifier to the 63056?
View ArticleUser id : 74622 on "Total knee arthroplasty without lateral release"
I am looking at 27447 for the above listed procedure. would that be correct?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Total knee arthroplasty without lateral release"
You are correct to use 27447 for this procedure.
View ArticleUser id : 74622 on "Multiple Carpometacarpal joint injections same session"
How would you code bilateral cmc joint injections each joint? can you code 20600 10 times?
View ArticleUser id : 77689 on "Transfacet"
I did not add a modifier. When this surgery was billed in January, according to the CCI edits, no modifier was required. They are saying that the pr
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Lapidus/Akin"
This should be 28297 and 28298-59. Are these the correct codes?
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Elbow Procedure"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Right elbow chronic bursitis. 2.Right ulnar neuropathy at elbow. 3.Recurrent right ring MCP Dupuytren’s
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Multiple Carpometacarpal joint injections same session"
Yes, you can report one unit of code 20600 for each CMC joint injection the provider performs. It means that you should report 20600 - 10 units for al
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Elbow Procedure"
Thanks for your question. Please find below the codes. 1.Right elbow chronic bursitis. 727.3 2.Right ulnar neuropathy at elbow. 354.2 3.Recurrent righ
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Lapidus/Akin"
Those are the correct codes, see descriptions below: 28297: This procedure is used to correct valgus caused by a metatarsocuneiform fusion of the bone
View ArticleUser id : 15290 on "Workers Compensation"
If two different notes are written is it possible for a patient to be seen on the same day for two different diagnosis. One DX is for a worker's comp
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Peroneal tendinitis"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Peroneal tendinitis status post total ankle arthroplasty with lateral gutter impingement. PROCEDURE: 1.E
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Workers Compensation"
This is a situation that many providers will schedule on separate days due to complex billing. It is possible to receive payment in this situation if
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Peroneal tendinitis"
Thank you for your question. Diagnosis: 726.79, V54.0 Procedure: 1. If this was done as an open procedure, an unlisted code with supporting documentat
View ArticleUser id : 25600 on "Arthroscopic anterior- inferior labral reapair"
Would CPT code 29807 be appropriate for an Arthroscopic anterior- inferior labral repair? Dr states tear extends from 3:00 to 6:00 but no mention of a
View ArticleUser id : 25600 on "G0289"
Can code G0289 be unbundled and billed with 29881 if reported for removal of loose body from separate compartment? If so would it be appropriate to co
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