User id : 33396 on "Shoulder instability"
How would I code shoulder arthroscopy with anterior and posterior capsular plication for shoulder multidirectional instability?
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How would I code the following: 1. Knee arthroscopy with partial lateral meniscectomy. 2. Arthroscopic chondroplasty of the patella. 3. Excision of pr
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Ankle Instability"
Many coders interpret the phrase "bothcollateral" in 27696's descriptor to mean medial and lateral ligaments instead of multiple ligaments on the same
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Flexor tendon laceration"
Excision ulnar superficialis tendon slip. (26180) Depending upon the location of repair of the flexor digitorum superficialis, you may report 26356 (R
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Knee Procedure"
You should report 27418 (Anterior tibial tubercleplasty [e.g., Maquet type procedure]) for the Fulkerson procedure. Although the Fulkerson procedure i
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Hi, Please confirm if procedure 3 is open or arthroscopic. Thanks,
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Hi, Please submit the detailed description to get the clearer picture. Thanks,
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Shoulder instability"
During arthroscopic capsular plication, the surgeon uses sutures to tighten loose structures due to shoulder instability. You should report 29806 (Art
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Infected right knee stump"
The correct code is 27301 (incision and drainage, deep abscess, bursa, or hematoma, thigh or knee region) appended with Modifier 78 (return to the ope
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Retained mass"
I made a V-shaped incision over the mass and dissected down, finding over a 1.5 cm mass with a BB inside the mass. The copper coating had been dissol
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Wrist Pain"
How would I code the following: 1.Diagnostic wrist arthroscopy, right wrist, with arthroscopic debridement, impinging carpal ulnar tissue. 2.Limited a
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Tenosynovectomy"
How would I code: 1. Wrist dorsal extensor tenosynovectomy. 2. Wrist flexor tenosynovectomy. Thanks!
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Tenosynovitis"
How would I code the following: 1.Right middle finger ulnar slip superficialis tendon excision. 2.Debulking of the profundus with repair of longitudin
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A1 release with rheumatoid flexor tenosynovectomy and ulnar superficialis slip excision. (26145 and 26180 – these are OK together) Debulking of the
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