User id : 31613 on "CPT code for gracilis tendon repair"
Patient had an open knee joint. Dr performed a repair of a full thickness gracilis tendon repair. What is the CPT code for that procedure.
View ArticleUser id : 79557 on "ICD 9 code for cervical neuropraxia"
The doctor performed an ER consultation for a post surgery patient who had arm numbness after her THA procedure. The doctor diagnosed the patient as
View ArticleSuperCoder on "CPT code for gracilis tendon repair"
There is no listed code for gracilis tendon repair. You will have to use unlisted code 27299, Unlisted procedure, femur or knee. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "ICD 9 code for cervical neuropraxia"
You should use code 353.2, Cervical root lesions not elsewhere classified. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "failed arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Staged revision was...
Please find below the complete answer: Question: Our patient had a failed arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. Staged revision was recommended. In the f
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "Can I bill notchplasty with ACL reconstruction"
Hi, I am looking for more recent information regarding billing notchplasty with ACL reconstruction. In researching I have found some responses that st
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Can I bill notchplasty with ACL reconstruction"
That information is still valid and you may not report notchplasty with ACL reconstruction. Thanks !!
View ArticleUser id : 28709 on ""76000""
Is this enough info to bill a 76000 59. The position was checked fluoroscopically with the weights off and was found to be adequate. We also billed 25
View ArticleSuperCoder on ""76000""
As per CCI edit code 76000 bundles to code 25609. Hence, the surgeon may not bill 76000 code. Code 76000 may be reported when fluoroscopy is the only
View ArticleUser id : 17042 on "PA's in Office"
Can you please clarify what is the criteria for a PA treating a patient in the office? Does the physician need to be present in the building? We are
View ArticleUser id : 17042 on "Place of Service"
Please clarify this question: When ortho goes to ER and sees a patient then decides to do surgery, same day, but patient gets discharged before havin
View ArticleSuperCoder on "PA's in Office"
Thanks for your question. The determination for whether the physician should be in the office or not will be based on physician supervision and billi
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "Consult For Observation Patient"
Hi, My patient is a Medicare patient. They have not accepted consult codes for quite some time. I code the physician's fee portion of the hospital cha
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Place of Service"
You should bill two separate claims, both same date of service but consult with ER and surgery with OPD. It would not be appropriate to report surgery
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Place of Service"
You should bill two separate claims, both same date of service but consult with ER and surgery with OPD. It would not be appropriate to report surgery
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Consult For Observation Patient"
Only, one provider may bill for observation consult code in one day. All other provider who renders consultations or additional evaluations or service
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "ACL debridement"
Hi, My physician is doing arthroscopic medial meniscectmy (29881)with debridement of ACL remnant. I know that debridement of articular cartilage is in
View ArticleSuperCoder on "ACL debridement"
Yes, your information is correct. There has not been a code assigned for an ACL debridement. Hope this helps.
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "Synovial cyst-thumb"
Hi I am coding excision of synovial cyst from interphalangeal joint. I am leaning on code 26160. Is this correct?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Synovial cyst-thumb"
Yes, you are correct to use the code 26160 for this procedure. For additional information regarding cyst removal see the following site. https://www
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