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  1. J

    Wiki Questions regarding bundling 46230 and 46221

    I am just looking to clarify a couple of things for myself if anyone has an opinion or info on the topic, I would appreciate any input. If a patient presents and has 5 band (internal) ligations done at the same time as they have 3 exterior tags removed from the anal region, it doesn't seem in...
  2. B

    Wiki Umbilicus Cyst

    We had a 3 month old patient with a Umbilicus cyst. The provider used a ligation technique and I'm having trouble finding a way to code it. Here is his note: Umbilicus was thoroughly cleansed with Hibiclens swabs and gauze. Using aseptic technique, abdominal pressure and lifting with a swab the...
  3. D

    Wiki The most complicated 2-paragraph op report EVER.

    OK, A total hip arthroplasty is being done on a 90 yr old woman (??). During this op, she starts bleeding out. There are no vascular sugeons available (this is a rural hospital and there are unfortunates gaps in the specialist call schedules), so my Doc, who is a General Surgeon, is called in to...
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