
Wiki Stage 1 Masqelet procedure... eek! - AAPC
Nov 7, 2018 · I am in need of some education from more experienced orthopedics/trauma specialty coders. I have a case where a trauma dr documented a "Masquelet technique for management of large bone defects" procedure: "...The same bone void that was there previously was reassessed. The alignment was appropriate.
masquelet procedure | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Nov 7, 2018 · Hi everyone, I am in need of some education from more experienced orthopedics/trauma specialty coders. I have a case where a trauma dr documented a "Masquelet technique for management of large bone defects" procedure: "...The same bone void that was there previously was reassessed.
help with code | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Jun 21, 2020 · Hi everyone, I am in need of some education from more experienced orthopedics/trauma specialty coders. I have a case where a trauma dr documented a "Masquelet technique for management of large bone defects" procedure: "...The same bone void that was there previously was reassessed. The...
Wiki Coding Challenge - Staged Orthopaedic Procedure. - AAPC
Sep 25, 2009 · Here is the answer to this coding challenge: Stage 1: 821.33, 821.31 27513 11012-51 11981-51 Stage 2: 821.33, 821.31 ...
CPT ® 26862, Under Arthrodesis Procedures on the Hand and …
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 26862 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arthrodesis Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.
ortho coding education | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Sep 10, 2020 · Good afternoon, Based on NCCI edits, code 64718 (column 2) is bundled into 24305 (column 1), however the RVU for code 64718 is higher than that of 24305.
CPT ® 24500, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 24500 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.
Highlight These TLIF Coding Options : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Aug 1, 2016 · Question: During the same operative session, the orthopedic surgeon performed the following procedures: L4-L5 discectomy, L5-S1 discectomy, L4-L5 transforaminal interbody fusion using posterior interbody technique, L5-S1 transforaminal interbody fusion using posterior interbody technique, bone graft placement (local autograft), L4-L5 interbody cage placement, …
Wiki Articulating antibiotic spacer - AAPC
Jan 24, 2022 · The patient had a septic hip. The physician removes the femoral head and places an articulating antibiotic spacer. The patient does not have a total hip. The physician spent 3 hours for the procedure. CPT code 11981 does not see to capture the amount of work that was performed. Any...