Orthopedic Coding Alert
Orthopedic Coding:
Consider Alternate Terms For This Synovitis Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon treated a patient with “synovitis, t... Read more
Consider Alternate Terms For This Synovitis Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon treated a patient with “synovitis, t... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Finger or Fingers? It Doesn’t Matter With This Dx
Question: If a patient has stress fractures in multiple fingers, would you report an ICD-1... Read more
Finger or Fingers? It Doesn’t Matter With This Dx
Question: If a patient has stress fractures in multiple fingers, would you report an ICD-1... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Understand the Complexities of Shoulder Arthroplasty Coding
Know when to report arthroplasty revisions. Patients experiencing pain and stiffness in t... Read more
Understand the Complexities of Shoulder Arthroplasty Coding
Know when to report arthroplasty revisions. Patients experiencing pain and stiffness in t... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Find Out How to Report Knee Arthroscopy With VMO Plication
Question: An orthopedic surgeon performed knee arthroscopy with lateral release and vastus... Read more
Find Out How to Report Knee Arthroscopy With VMO Plication
Question: An orthopedic surgeon performed knee arthroscopy with lateral release and vastus... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Wrap Your Head Around This Wrist Surgery
Question: I have a surgical note with the following listed as the procedure: 1. Debrideme... Read more
Wrap Your Head Around This Wrist Surgery
Question: I have a surgical note with the following listed as the procedure: 1. Debrideme... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Code Ankle Arthroscopy With Confidence
Enhance your understanding of descriptor verbiage. Orthopedic surgeons commonly perform a... Read more
Code Ankle Arthroscopy With Confidence
Enhance your understanding of descriptor verbiage. Orthopedic surgeons commonly perform a... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Unraveling the Complexities of Coding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Part 1
Find out the differences between NCS and EMG tests. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage... Read more
Unraveling the Complexities of Coding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Part 1
Find out the differences between NCS and EMG tests. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Decipher This Open Fx Debridement Case
Question: If an orthopedic surgeon documents an open fracture was debrided and copiously i... Read more
Decipher This Open Fx Debridement Case
Question: If an orthopedic surgeon documents an open fracture was debrided and copiously i... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Can You Separately Report ID Repair During Spine Surgery?
Question: Our orthopedic spine surgeon performed an extensive spine procedure. Due to a co... Read more
Can You Separately Report ID Repair During Spine Surgery?
Question: Our orthopedic spine surgeon performed an extensive spine procedure. Due to a co... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Unravel the Complexities of Coding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Part 2
Remember the ICD-10-CM 5th character specifies laterality. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) o... Read more
Unravel the Complexities of Coding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — Part 2
Remember the ICD-10-CM 5th character specifies laterality. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) o... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Learn When to Report an OR Return Separately
Question: An orthopedic surgeon performed an open fracture treatment of the femoral shaft ... Read more
Learn When to Report an OR Return Separately
Question: An orthopedic surgeon performed an open fracture treatment of the femoral shaft ... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Pick the Right Code for Your Pre-Auth Request
Question: I'm seeking a pre-authorization for a surgical procedure, and I need help findin... Read more
Pick the Right Code for Your Pre-Auth Request
Question: I'm seeking a pre-authorization for a surgical procedure, and I need help findin... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Coding Finger Fractures Doesn’t Have to Be Daunting
Remember the difference between open and closed fractures. Finger fractures are a common ... Read more
Coding Finger Fractures Doesn’t Have to Be Daunting
Remember the difference between open and closed fractures. Finger fractures are a common ... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Remember to Report the Same CPT® Codes for Modifier 62
Question: I am new to orthopedic coding and our providers have started working together on... Read more
Remember to Report the Same CPT® Codes for Modifier 62
Question: I am new to orthopedic coding and our providers have started working together on... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Don’t Use 2 CPT® Codes When 1 Will Do
Question: I have an op note in which the orthopedic surgeon documented fusing the first ta... Read more
Don’t Use 2 CPT® Codes When 1 Will Do
Question: I have an op note in which the orthopedic surgeon documented fusing the first ta... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Identify Bilateral and Unilateral OA Knee Codes
Question: A 54-year-old patient presented for a follow-up appointment for their knee pain ... Read more
Identify Bilateral and Unilateral OA Knee Codes
Question: A 54-year-old patient presented for a follow-up appointment for their knee pain ... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Define ‘Discrete Structures’ for Shoulder Debridement Procedures
Question: I'm new to orthopedic coding, and I am trying to understand shoulder debridement... Read more
Define ‘Discrete Structures’ for Shoulder Debridement Procedures
Question: I'm new to orthopedic coding, and I am trying to understand shoulder debridement... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Learn 3 Tips for Optimizing Your Fracture Care Coding Success
Make a cheat sheet for patient billing education. As an orthopedic coder, assigning the c... Read more
Learn 3 Tips for Optimizing Your Fracture Care Coding Success
Make a cheat sheet for patient billing education. As an orthopedic coder, assigning the c... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Can You Report Grafts Separately With Rotator Cuff Repairs?
Question: We have an orthopedic surgeon who performs arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs wit... Read more
Can You Report Grafts Separately With Rotator Cuff Repairs?
Question: We have an orthopedic surgeon who performs arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs wit... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Learn 5 Tips to Strengthen Your Spinal Fusion Coding
Find out how to recognize cage codes. Spinal fusion surgeries can be complicated to code,... Read more
Learn 5 Tips to Strengthen Your Spinal Fusion Coding
Find out how to recognize cage codes. Spinal fusion surgeries can be complicated to code,... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Break Down Drug Volume Measurements
Question: How many billing units should I report for 1 cc of 4 mg per mL of dexamethasone?... Read more
Break Down Drug Volume Measurements
Question: How many billing units should I report for 1 cc of 4 mg per mL of dexamethasone?... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Use 27385 to Report Hamstring Tendon Repairs
Question: We reported unlisted code 27599 for a proximal hamstring tendon repair, but the ... Read more
Use 27385 to Report Hamstring Tendon Repairs
Question: We reported unlisted code 27599 for a proximal hamstring tendon repair, but the ... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Separate ‘Limited’ From ‘Extensive’ Debridement
Question: I'm having trouble assigning codes based on the following information from an op... Read more
Separate ‘Limited’ From ‘Extensive’ Debridement
Question: I'm having trouble assigning codes based on the following information from an op... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Analyze Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgical Procedure Coding Rules
Don't report 2 codes when only 1 is needed. Orthopedic procedures on the shoulder can be ... Read more
Analyze Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgical Procedure Coding Rules
Don't report 2 codes when only 1 is needed. Orthopedic procedures on the shoulder can be ... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Use a Joint Code for a Thumb Ligament Sprain
Question: I have a report with a diagnosis of a traumatic ulnar collateral ligament sprain... Read more
Use a Joint Code for a Thumb Ligament Sprain
Question: I have a report with a diagnosis of a traumatic ulnar collateral ligament sprain... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Evaluate Your Options to Report Multiple 28485 Units
Question: I need help with billing multiple units of 28485-LT. We reported the following C... Read more
Evaluate Your Options to Report Multiple 28485 Units
Question: I need help with billing multiple units of 28485-LT. We reported the following C... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Recognize RA Diagnosis Codes and Surgical Procedures
Examine and learn how to report real-world examples. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic au... Read more
Recognize RA Diagnosis Codes and Surgical Procedures
Examine and learn how to report real-world examples. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic au... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Refresh Your Femoral Fracture Know-How
The location, type, and treatment will all determine correct coding choices. Femoral frac... Read more
Refresh Your Femoral Fracture Know-How
The location, type, and treatment will all determine correct coding choices. Femoral frac... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Add More Detail to Prevent a Downcode
Question: Can someone please help me to understand why my claims with 20680 are always bei... Read more
Add More Detail to Prevent a Downcode
Question: Can someone please help me to understand why my claims with 20680 are always bei... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Don’t Stress Over This Dystrophy Case
Question: The practitioner's notes indicate that they treated a patient who had Horne... Read more
Don’t Stress Over This Dystrophy Case
Question: The practitioner's notes indicate that they treated a patient who had Horne... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Learn if 29806 or 29827 Are Needed for a Remplissage Procedure
Question: The orthopedic surgeon performed arthroscopic shoulder labral repair and remplis... Read more
Learn if 29806 or 29827 Are Needed for a Remplissage Procedure
Question: The orthopedic surgeon performed arthroscopic shoulder labral repair and remplis... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Know Your Options for This Shoulder Resurfacing Procedure
Question: I have a report for a patient who had a previous shoulder resurfacing procedure ... Read more
Know Your Options for This Shoulder Resurfacing Procedure
Question: I have a report for a patient who had a previous shoulder resurfacing procedure ... Read more
Orthopedic Coding:
Reduce Your Coding Confusion for 3 Common Shoulder Injuries
Find out the common term for adhesive capsulitis. The shoulder is one of the most complex... Read more
Reduce Your Coding Confusion for 3 Common Shoulder Injuries
Find out the common term for adhesive capsulitis. The shoulder is one of the most complex... Read more