Orthopedic Coding Alert
Determine the Effect of the 2004 Fee Schedule on These Common Procedures
Published on Thu Jan 01, 2004
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Orthopedic Coding Alert
- Never Miscode Bankart Procedures Again - Thanks to CPT 2004
The new coding manual teaches coders how to boost reimbursement for this common arthroscopic procedure [...] - 2004 Fee Schedule Update:
Physicians Escape 4.5 Percent Cut for 2004
Medicare legislation raises conversion factor by 1.5 percent CMS offered orthopedists an early holiday gift [...] - Determine the Effect of the 2004 Fee Schedule on These Common Procedures
Visit the CMS Web site at http://cms.hhs.gov/physicians/ - CPT Clears Up Cloudy Starred Procedures
Don't let deleted 'stars' disrupt your private-payer claims The AMA has eliminated CPT's "starred procedure" [...] - Reader Question:
Use 'History of Cancer' After Removal
Question: We assisted an oncologist in treating a patient with secondary cancer of the femur [...] - You Be the Coder:
Will Medicare Pay for Post-Op Shoe?
Question: Our insurer suddenly stopped reimbursing us for the post-op shoe (L3260). Does this require [...] - Reader Question:
Choose 92950 for Resuscitation
Question: Our orthopedic surgeon was making rounds at the hospital today when he responded to [...] - Reader Question:
Modifier -58 Signals 2 Reductions
Question: I attempted to reduce a dislocated hip in the emergency department, but the procedure [...] - Reader Question:
Acquire Preauthorization for 0012T
Question: I reported mosaicplasty with code 0012T (Arthroscopy, knee ...), but Cigna denied it because [...] - Reader Question:
20605 Describes Wrist Aspiration
Question: I performed an orthopedic consultation at the hospital, where I also aspirated the patient's [...] - Reader Question:
Use Outpatient Codes for ED Consults
Question: Our orthopedist was recently on-call for the emergency department (ED). The ED physician asked [...]
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