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    Wiki Negotiating reimbursement for unlisted procedure: Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Release (EGR)

    Has anyone had any luck in negotiating reimbursement for Endoscopic Gastrocnemius Release (EGR), reported with code 29999: Unlisted procedure, arthroscopy? The process is the same for all unlisted codes when negotiating for reimbursement so the specific procedure is not as important as the...
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    • 29999 carve-out negotiation endoscopic gastrocnemius release egr gastroc re office-based surgical suite (obss) podiatry surgery unlisted code
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Podiatry
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    Wiki Arthroscopic Meniscectomy & ACL Debridement

    Hello, I need another coder's opinion. My doctor is performing an arthroscopic meniscectomy and an ACL debridement. According to the information I found, I would want to use an unlisted code (29999) for the ACL debridement. My question is would it even be appropriate to be coding for the ACL...
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    • 29880 29881 29999 acl debridement meniscectomy
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki arthroscopic bicep tenotomy

    ONE OF OUR SURGEONS HAS DONE 2 OF THESE IN 1 MONTH. I KNOW THE OPEN PROCEDURE CODE IS 23405, BUT HE VERY CLEARLY STATES THEY ARE ARTHOSCOPIC. WE CAN BILL 29999- UNLISTED CODE W/ OPERATIVE REPORTS BUT WILL INS'S PAY? :confused:AND WHAT KIND OF CRITERIA DO WE NEED TO MEET TO BILL AN UNLISTED CODE??
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