SuperCoder on "Coding Arthritis"
We are researching and will get back to you ASAP. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Repair fascial defect forearm."
There is no code listed for repair of fascial defect in forearm. Use unlisted code 25999, Unlisted procedure, forearm or wrist. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Coding Arthritis"
Hi, According to AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, when the osteoarthritis “affects only one site but is not identified as primary or secondary, it is
View ArticleUser id : 17042 on "Repair fascial defect forearm."
Thank you. I appreciate your quick answer.
View ArticleUser id : 17042 on "Fitting of DME"
Our surgeon has patients fitted with knee braces, CAM boots, thumb spica braces, etc. Can we bill for application of these? These items are being sup
View ArticleUser id : 82474 on "Excision left hand hypoplastic 2 middle digits&closure of...
please assist with cpt dx:left hand hypoplasia w/syndactyly of the four fingers&absent thumb. Using 15 blade scalpel,an elliptical incision was
View ArticleUser id : 28709 on ""20526""
HELLO I have a question, our hand Doctor usus code 20526 for injections but the only diagonsis you can use with this code is carpal tunnel. Is there a
View ArticleSuperCoder on ""20526""
Since, the provider is performing injection for carpal tunnel syndrome, you should use ICD 354.0, Carpal tunnel syndrome. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Excision left hand hypoplastic 2 middle digits&closure of...
Code 26560 would be most appropriate for above scenario. Thanks !!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Fitting of DME"
There is a range of codes that you may use for coding application of cast, splint and strapping- (29000-29550, 29590). Please check if any code meet y
View ArticleUser id : 74622 on "removal of 64 antibiotic beads"
The physician states the beads are usually removed as one unit linked together by wire. They had been in for over two years and the wire was broken.
View ArticleUser id : 14234 on "IT Band injection"
I need help with getting an IT Band injection paid CPT: 20550 DX code: 728.89 Thanks for your help Kari
View ArticleUser id : 28709 on ""26145""
Need help...Insurance denied 26145 59. Is this appealable? OPERATIONS PERFORMED: 1. Repair of radial sagittal band, right ring finger. 2. Repair of
View ArticleSuperCoder on "IT Band injection"
Hi Kari, In our previous response to same question we stated that "Your combination of CPT and ICD codes are correct when iliotibial band injection is
View ArticleSuperCoder on ""26145""
As per CCI edit, code 26145 do not bundle into any other code. Hence, it should have been paid if performed. What denial reasons did they give? You ma
View ArticleSuperCoder on "removal of 64 antibiotic beads"
Please allow additional time for researching of your question. Thank you.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Ankle Procedure"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Right ankle peroneal tendon tear. 2.Loose body, right ankle. 3.Medial talar OCD, right ankle. PROCEDURE
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