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    Wiki Laminectomy for abscess

    Hi Wow, never see such a widely spread abscess! I don't see why you couldn't bill 63266 & 63267. the work is deffinatley there. No cci edit between the two codes. Sue
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    Wiki Neuro SX-Plz help. thinking 62146?

    Hello, For those that do Neuro Sx can you please look at this op note. BRIEF HISTORY/INDICATIONS: Patient was status post decompressive hemicraniectomy on 4 months ago for treatment of malignant cerebral edema. The patient presents for autologous cranioplasty DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION…….Using...
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    Wiki Shoulder Core Decompression: comparison code

    What comparison are people using for a Percutaneous Shoulder core decompression? no scope
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    Wiki Temporary Hip Spacers with Femoral componet stem and head only

    2nd set of Temporary acrylic hip spacers replacement First thank you for answering.... What I forgot to mention is that this is the 1st Temporary Hip Spacer being removed, now being replaced with another Temporary acrylic hip spacer. With that being said I'm thinking that 27091 wouldn't...
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    Wiki Temporary Hip Spacers with Femoral componet stem and head only

    Hello, Was wondering what others are billing for these Temporary Hip Spacer with Gentamicin and Vancomycin (Osteo Remedy). This sx consist of placing a femoral stem and a femoral head. They stay in body for up to 180 days made of acrylic. used for infected post total hip. Would you use...
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    Wiki Icd 10 question

    Intraventricular Hemorrhage ICD 10 Good morning, I research this and found out that the deffinition is bleeding into the brain's ventrical system where the cerebrospinal fluid produced and circulates through towards the subarachnoid space....so I use S06.6X-- (Traumatic Subarachnoid...
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    Wiki ICD 10 proficiency assessment_Reached 80% but not passed

    results didn't post? Same thing happened to me
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    Wiki Need code for Radial shaft percutaneous pinning

    Good morning! I need a code for percutaneous radial shaft pinning only Can anyone please help with a code for this or is it unlisted? 25999. My only thoughts was to use 25505 (Closed radial shaft) with 20650 (pins) Since no real incision will be made. I appreciate any suggests. Thank you!:) Sue
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    Wiki Closed reduction percutaneous pin radius/ulna

    cpt code for radius shaft percutaneous pinning Good morning! I need a code for percutaneous radial shaft pinning only Can anyone please help with a code for this or is it unlisted? 25999. My only thoughts was to use 25505 (Closed radial shaft) with 20650 (pins) Since no real incision will be...
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    Wiki Posterolateral Corner repair + more;-)

    I'm hoping I'm not over-coding this. Would Biceps repair be included in 27427? I know capsule repair is... 27427,27305, 27405, 29879,29882 64708 Peroneal neurolysis?? 27427 Posterolater corner reconstruction to include Primary repairs: Popliteus tendon, Lateral collateral ligament...
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    Wiki Billing for pain pumps in ACS 64416

    Good morning....this would be my first post here... have this question about pain pumps. I need to know if anyone thinks this is the correct codes for our senario: Would it be correct for the ASC to bill 64416 & A4306 for supplying a medication filled pump. This does go home with the patient...
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