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    Wiki Dbx bone graft

    The facility would code for the dbm, but not the placement, since the surgeon does placement. Is placement bundled? I do not find a code for dbm placement, outside of spine allograft.
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    Wiki URETHRAL POLYPECTOMY

    Patient had a cystourethroscopy with urethral polypectomy-And ideas for cpt?
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    Wiki Need cpt code for triple pelvic osteotomy

    According to Karen Zupko & Associates, the proper way to code this scenario is unlisted 27299. See her advice below. I am coding a case like this today and will use 27299. Use your own best discretion. Periacetabular Osteotomy December 5, 2019 Question: We have a new pediatric orthopaedic...
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    Wiki Trimming Flexible rod

    Can someone help me with a code for trimming a flexible nail used for femur fracture? Pediatric patient having pain at fracture site with flexible nail very prominent at subcu skin which was due to shortening at the fracture site. Surgeon backs our screw and trim nail. Don't know how to code...
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    Wiki Discontinued Ureteroscopy

    I am new to Urology and I have a tough case I'm hoping someone can help with. Patient has a confirmed ureteral stone. Dr. uses rigid then flexible scope in attempts of reaching the stone and grabbing with a basket. Both were unsuccessful and stone was pushed up into kidney. Also, a laser fiber...
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    Wiki TCN. What's their game?

    I was contacted by TCN and took their test..... it was tricky and I failed. They weren't clear as to which guidelines I was to use, 95 or 97. When I asked, I was told to use "the most recent", so I used 97. I think that's why I failed. I was later told I should use 95. I have taken the course...
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    Wiki Work at Home

    I was contacted by Mommy Jobs Online and as soon as she said there was a fee, I told her I wasn't interested. In my opinion, there are too many other options out there to have to resort to paying a fee. And for what? Good luck. I'm looking too! Jan
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    Wiki Referring Dr. question

    I code for a pediatric surgeon and need to know when I'm posting his surgical charges do I list him as the referring doctor or the doctor who actually referred the patient to our office. I believe there are some scenarios where the doctor performing a procedure is listed as referring doctor, but...
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    Wiki CPC w/20+ yrs exp. seeks REMOTE part-time position

    I have over 20 years experience in various fields of medicine, including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Orthopedics, Surgery, Hospitalists and more. I have a strong work ethic and am detail oriented. I am currently seeking a part time remote coding position. I can be reached by email at...
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    Wiki Pediatric Critical Care Transport

    Yes. You can charge for transport and initial critical care on same day.
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    Wiki Intraoperative Consult

    An intraoperative consult is coded same as any other.
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    Wiki bleeder repair

    I have a patient who had a laprascopic prostatectomy by Dr. A. While still on the OR table Dr. A notices a retropubic venous bleeder. He calls in Dr. B to repair the bleeder. Dr. B opens the patient up and sutures the bleeder. Dr. B is not in the same group as Dr. A. How do I code Dr. B's...
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    Wiki Oversewing

    I have a patient who required oversewing of the distal Bianchi closure and STEP procedure (wording from Op note) following Bianchi closure and STEP procedure weeks earlier. I need help coding this. Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Jan T., CPC Physician Network Huntsville Hospital Huntsville, AL
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    Wiki Bladder fistula-CPT code for closure

    Does anyone know if there is a CPT code for closure/repair of bladder fistula?
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    Wiki CPC coder seeks a challenge!

    My name is Jan Thatcher. I am located in the northern Alabama area and am currently interested in either one of two opportunities. 1. a remote coding postion, part-time or 2. a full time permanent coding position in the Huntsville area. I have almost 20 years experience in medical billing and...
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