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Multiple Arthrodeses, 1 Session

Published on Mon Jun 06, 2022

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed two arthrodesis surgeries: one on the left elbow joint (local) and one on the left wrist (complete, no graft). How should I report this encounter? Michigan Subscriber Answer: On your claim, you’d report: 24800 (Arthrodesis, elbow joint; local) for the elbow arthrodesis. 25800 (Arthrodesis, wrist; complete, without bone graft (includes radiocarpal and/or [...]
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