SuperCoder on "CPT codes 22633 & 63047"
Hi Range, The coding combination for fusion and laminectomy has been a source of confusion for a long time and there is a new turn recently. As per NC
View ArticleUser id : 28183 on "ANKLE CAPSULE REPAIR"
There was not a fracture, only the joint was opened. There were 4 tendons repaired within this wound also.
View ArticleUser id : 82474 on "Hemiepiphysiodesis"
Patient has genu varum Procedure done is insertion of o-plate in distal femur and insertion of o-plate in proximal tibia to left leg. how would this c
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Finger Fracture"
How would I code the following: DIAGNOSIS: Left ring finger distal middle phalanx intraarticular T-condylar fracture. PROCEDURE: Closed reduction
View ArticleSuperCoder on "ANKLE CAPSULE REPAIR"
As the location for the both the procedures are different in terms of tendon and capsular repair then it should not be considered as incidental proce
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Finger Fracture"
As their is no appropriate CPT code to describe this procedure, Then we need to bill it with unlisted CPT code 26989.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Hemiepiphysiodesis"
You can ask for 2 units for CPT code 27485. Code descriptor says hemiepiphyseal arrest of distal femur OR proximal tibia or fibula for genu varus or v
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "FCR tendinosis"
How would I code the following (I know the 25111 but am unsure of the FCR decompression with FCR tunnel release): DX: Right wrist volar radial ganglio
View ArticleSuperCoder on "FCR tendinosis"
25111 for ganglion excision and 25001 for FCR relaese with modifier 59 can be bill as per CCI edits.
View ArticleUser id : 76198 on "HPI element question"
Am I allowed to count the HPI element when there is a negative answer. For example-patient is asked if pain is result of injury-"no" Have you taken an
View ArticleSuperCoder on "HPI element question"
Thanks for your question. Yes the negatives also count as a part of the HPI. This information is based on the patient's responses to pertinent quest
View ArticleUser id : 23177 on "cpt modifier"
i use cpt 01860-59, but insurance does not wan to pay, it said a wrong modifier used. it was done by same Doctor who did the procedure, which other mo
View ArticleUser id : 23632 on "Orthopedics"
I have a question concerning how to code the following procedure: Revision of right Burton arthroplasty with placement of Arthrex Mini TightRope impla
View ArticleSuperCoder on "cpt modifier"
You might want to append modifier 47 (Anesthesia by surgeon) in place of modifier 59 which is used for a separate procedure/service. Thank you!
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Orthopedics"
AAE does not provide coding for operative reports and chart notes. SuperCoder offers SuperCoding on Demand (SOD) (http://www.supercoder.com/coding-an
View ArticleUser id : 28709 on ""29065""
Hello..I need some help. Our patient had knee surgery in September. Patient returned in October for wrist sprain. This is what I billed for the wrist
View ArticleSuperCoder on ""29065""
This procedure code 29065 does not have any billing restriction with office visit. However, it is not allowed to be billed with CPT 20605 unless you u
View ArticleUser id : 28709 on ""29065""
WHICH CPT CODE ARE YOU REFERRING TO THAT NEEDS A MODIFIER. THEY BOTH HAVE MODIFIER. THANK YOU CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE
View ArticleSuperCoder on ""29065""
Most payer does not pay for casting/splinting/ strapping CPT code for the same site as an injection or aspiration, even if you use a modifier, which i
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