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Found this info for you. Hope it helps. :)
Ulnar Nerve Transposition CPT (corresponding ICD-9:354.2, 955.2)
•64718 (neuroplasty and/or transposition; unlar nerve at elbow)
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[FONT="Tahoma"][SIZE="2"]This is what I would code:
881.00 forearm laceration
955.7 interosseous nerve injury
813.14 chip fx of the ulna
64857 nerve repair
25270 extensor muscle repair
There was no ... [ Read More ]
I am having some trouble effectively coding all of this. I would appreciate any input or advice! I have had limited training/experience with ortho, so I welcome the help. Thanks!!
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Does anyone have extrenice with coding this procedure?
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Right Upper Extremity stumkp Dysesthetic Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation of four target locations;
Procedure was performed with Hyal... [ Read More ]
You know, if it is an injury, I would use 955.2. I wish there were more choices for this dx, but we are very limited. Wait until ICD-10!... [ Read More ]
Thank you! On the first one I had a typo J9209 was a push and J9208 was an infusion. For this particular payer we need to bill as a physician office so since the reason for the visit is chemotherapy a... [ Read More ]
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