Orthopedic Coding Alert
ICD-10 crosswalk:
ICD-10 crosswalk:
Published on Mon May 09, 2011
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Discern Views, Type for Correct Upper Limb X-Ray Coding
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Report the Correct Code for Synovectomy
Question: Can you help me with the codes for the following procedure? One of our [...] - Reader Questions:
Take These Steps When Reporting Arthroscopic Synovectomy with Chondroplasty
Question When doing arthroscopic synovectomy (29876) in all three compartments in the knee, can the [...] - Reader Questions:
Append Correct Modifiers for Toe Osteotomy and Reconstruction
Question Is it correct to code 28306-TA for left Foot first Metatarsal Mitchell Osteotomy and [...] - Reader Questions:
Code Correct for Wound Dehiscence and Delayed Primary Closure
Question After a total knee replacement done three weeks ago, one of our patients developed [...] - Reader Questions:
Discern the Osteochondral Defect
Question For an osteochondral defect in the medial aspect of the left femoral condyle, an [...]
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