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View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "XS modifier"
I code a lot of bilateral injections and xrays. I used to code, for example, 20610 - RT, 20610 - 59, LT. I was just reading yesterday that the "X" co
View ArticleUser id : 28709 on ""need an injection code""
I need help with a code. Our Doctor keeps using cpt code 20526 but the only diagnosis we can use is for carpal tunnel. In this case the patient had su
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If you physician performed the injection in the wrist you should assign the code 20605 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate join
View ArticleSuperCoder on "XS modifier"
In your scenario, XS modifier would not be required. It should be used in case where you are not able to distinct the structure or organ by using RT/L
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "20552/20553"
When a patient receives a trigger point injection, I understand I use 20552 or 20553, depending on the number of trigger points documents. My doctor o
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If the documentation is not clear you should not assume that 2 trigger point injections were done. You should have your physician clarify in order to
View ArticleUser id : 74622 on "removal of 64 antibiotic beads"
Hello, Just checking back in. Any luck on this one? thanks
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I am sorry for the delay. It is an unusual problem and is still being researched. Thank you.
View ArticleUser id : 74622 on "removal of 64 antibiotic beads"
No problem!! It is unusual! thank you
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Rheumatoid/Draining Sinus"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Right rheumatoid elbow draining sinus from previous rheumatoid nodule excision. PROCEDURE: Excision of
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Ankle Procedures"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Right ankle symptomatic hardware. 2.Right ankle anterior impingement with anterior tibial osteophyte. 3.R
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Verruca Formation"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Verruca formation, right middle finger, dorsal PIP level, and smaller nodule formation, possible verruca d
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Tenolysis, Finger"
Both fingers were approached through curvilinear Bruner type incisions parallel to each other to maintain satisfactory skin bridges. The index finger
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Knee Procedure"
How would I code the following procedures - I know 20680 and 29877 but am unsure about procedure 4: DIAGNOSIS: 1.Symptomatic interference screw causin
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Knee Procedure"
Thanks for your question. Based on limited information provided in your question, following CPT code would qualify. It is recommended to go through de
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Ankle Procedure"
Diagnosis: 727.68 for ankle peroneal tendon tear 718.7 for loose body ankle 732.7 for medial talar OCD ankle Procedures: 29892 for right arthroscopic
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Verruca Formation"
Thanks for your question. Based on the provided information, skin excision at dorsal middle finger PIP level (ellipsing out 1.5 cm x 8 mm x 5mm) shoul
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