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    Wiki Help with coding for CPT 15002

    Please help with coding for CPT 15002...doc want to use this code for the Radical excision of scar tissue of back in preparation for flap surgery, 5 cm2. Is this correct? PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Severe atypical lesion of back, possible melanoma, left side, scarring of left back status post...
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    Wiki Please help with coding for removal of breast implants

    Please help...Can the implant removal code 19330 and the capsulectomy code 19371 be billed together? Are the radical excision and scar revision inclusive to the removal and capsulectomy? PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Bilateral breast deformity after breast cancer reconstruction, ruptured right...
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    Wiki Help coding for excision of scar tissue

    Need of help. Would you code 15002/15003 for the excision of scar tissue or code the complex closure codes?
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    Wiki Manipulation under anesthesia for shoulder, elbow and fingers

    Dr performed a manipulation under anesthesia on the shoulder, elbow and fingers and wants to bill CPT Codes, 23700, 24300 and 26340. Can all three of these codes be billed?
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    Wiki Need HCPCS code/ Viaflow Placental Tissue Matrix

    Please help with HCPCS code....Viaflow stem cell injectable (used for a bunionectomy).
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    Wiki Please help...Modified Radical Mastectomy w/ sentinel lymph node removal

    CPT 19303 & 38500??? DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The patient was placed in the supine position and prepped with multiple coats of Betadine and draped in the usual fashion. An elliptical incision was performed and flaps were developed medially and superiorly as well as inferiorly and laterally...
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    Wiki Help Please.... Excision of Elbow Mass CPT or Excision/Curettage of Bone Cyst CPT?

    I am thinking this should be CPT 24116 (Excision or curettage of bone cyst, humerus;with allograft) Dr office coded this to CPT 24071(Excision of tumor, elbow area, subcutaneous) PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left elbow mass. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left elbow mass, a cyst that went down to the...
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    Wiki CPT code for Revision arthrodesis of first tarsometatarsal joint??

    Can not find a code for PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Removal of hardware with revision arthrodesis of first tarsometatarsal joint with a Synthes 4.5 cannulated screw. Thanks for any help.
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    Wiki Modified Radical Mastectomy

    ASC coding: 19307? Your help would be appreciated. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Cancer, right breast. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Cancer, right breast. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Right modified radical mastectomy. DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The patient was prepped and draped in the usual sterile...
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    Wiki pcorb

    Need help with the following OP Report. I am thinking the cpt codes should be 28200 and 28122 (tenolysis inclusive). Thank you. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Left peroneus longus and brevis tenosynovitis. 2. Painful left os peroneum. 3. Left peroneus longus tendon partial tear. POSTOPERATIVE...
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    Wiki Closure codes

    Please help with the following: Do you code for the complex closure of the lower lid if a flap closure is performed as well? PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Open wound of right lower lid, status post Mohs excision, right lateral canthal laxity, defect of right cheek, right forearm mass, right wrist...
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