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    Wiki Open Wound Following Removal of Pacemaker

    Patient presented with an open wound at the site where a pace maker was removed 2 months prior. Patient presented to the E/R where our general surgeon was asked to assist with controlling the bleeding coming from the site. What I have found suggests reporting 12002. Pressure dressing removed...
    • amwittler
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    • bleeder figure of eight sutures open wound open wound following pacemaker removal pacemaker superficial tissues of chest wall
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    • Forum: General Surgery
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    Wiki Chronic Leg wound

    We have a new patient. She is being seen for her Medicare annual wellness visit. She has a "chronic right leg wound". Apparently she has had this wound for a decade. No other explanation is given. The code given was S81.801A. How would you code a non-healing wound that last this long? I...
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    Wiki CODING ADVICE REQUESTED Necrotic Breast Wound

    Please review the Following Dr is wanting to bill for Bilateral Mastopexies 19316-50 with Debridement codes 11042 & 11045. My gut is telling me that this is the wrong direction to go in. I could see billing for 19316-50 as mastopexies were performed but I feel like the debridement codes are...
    • willicoxj
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    • breast asymmetry breast scar mastopexy necrotizing fasciitis open wound
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    • Forum: Plastic Surgery
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