SuperCoder on "Echo guide for Biopsy 76942"
Your Billing seems correct here. Precert note: Work with the carrier to obtain precertification for the procedure. Remember that completing precertifi
View ArticleSuperCoder on "knee microfracture"
Code 29877 is a column 2 code for 29881, These codes cannot be billed together in any circumstances. Code 29877 is bundled into code 29881 Code 29877
View ArticleUser id : 72980 on "spine surgery"
Removal of segmental instrumentation, a 3 column osteotomy spinal cord decompression and laminectomy of T1, open treatment of fracture/ dislocation of
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Separately reportable E/M service"
The review of tests and cognitive work associated with the decision for surgery does justify a separate E/M on the day of the procedure. I agree that
View ArticleUser id : 17042 on "ER Consult/Fx Care"
Can someone please clarify the correct consultation coding for me for the following situation: Patient came to ER and local ER physician called in Ort
View ArticleSuperCoder on "spine surgery"
I need the complete OP report to decipher the case. Thanks,
View ArticleSuperCoder on "ER Consult/Fx Care"
I agree with you. A consult is for an opinion and return to the requestor for treatment, which did not happen here. The emergency physician would repo
View ArticleUser id : 68072 on "lt medial epicondylectomy with step-cut lengthening of...
I need help coding the following: "The ulnar nerve was identified and found to be encased in dense scar overlying the medial epicondyle. this was care
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Wrist Procedure"
Did you have a chance to look at this one? Thanks!
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Glenohumeral dislocation"
What is the code for closed reduction of anterior glenohumeral dislocation under conscious sedation? Thanks.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Exostectomy"
How would I code exostectomy x 2? Diagnosis is exostosis x 2, first metatarsal cuneiform joint, talus? Thanks so much.
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Palmar Tenosynovitis"
How would I code: 1. Flexor tenosynovectomy, palm, over middle finger superficialis and profundus. 2. Ring finger PIP capsuloligamentous contracture r
View ArticleUser id : 33396 on "Status post ORIF tibial plateau fracture"
How would I code this: 1.Excision of draining incisional sinus tract. 2.Irrigation and debridement of proximal tibial infection/abscess, including dee
View ArticleSuperCoder on "lt medial epicondylectomy with step-cut lengthening of flexor...
I would use 24359 for the scenario see the buzzing "moothed further with a rasp. 0 Polysorb suture was used to suture the step-cut lengthening in such
View ArticleUser id : 71618 on "Radical femur excision"
Our surgeon did a total femur replacement with a total knee arthroplasty and a revision of a total hip arthroplasty femoral component only. We have c
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Glenohumeral dislocation"
23465/23466 as per the documentation required.
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