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pwebbabshire@cox.net's latest activity
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PI usually use cpt code 28118 for Haglund's deformity on the calcaneaus, if more extensive like more amount of bone is taken then I use 28120. Dr. wants to use cpt code 28120. Any thoughts on this one? The operative extremity was exsanguinated...
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Ppwebbabshire@cox.net replied to the thread Wiki Release of 6th dorsal compartment of right wrist.This was the only thing that was performed. I went with 25295 and the dx was -M65.131 other infective synovitis. This was the closest code that I could find for this surgery and the codes needed to be submitted immediately. Patient did not have...
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Ppwebbabshire@cox.net posted the thread Wiki Release of 6th dorsal compartment of right wrist in Orthopaedics.I have a surgery for the release of the 6th compartment extensor tendon, which is on the side of the small digit. Cannot use cpt code 25000 because that is for the 1st compartment on the other side of the wrist. Below is the part of the surgery...
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Ppwebbabshire@cox.net replied to the thread Wiki antibiotic hip spacer.The patient had no prosthesis. This is his original parts and has developed septic arthritis. Documentation states: Mixed 2g of vancomycin & 2.4 g tobromycin into 1 batch of cement this was placed to the acetabulum from the medial defect onto...
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PThe dr. places an antibiotic spacer in the shape of a cup & head (depuy summit cemented size 3 high offset with a +5 32 head with postalac cup.) I was thinking of using cpt code 27030. Dr. wants to use 27125 but this is not an actual prosthesis...
