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Wiki Modifier 58 vs 78

A patient is having a manipulation under anesthesia for arthrofibrosis during the post operative period for a total knee arthroplasty. The patient was informed prior to the initial TKA surgery that they may need to have the manipulation done post op. Is the appropriate modifier for the...
- Jlbirmingham
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- May 29, 2019
- manipulation modifier 58 modifier 78 post-op tka
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Modifiers
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Wiki Cancer coding for Endocrinology

Hi! This is my first time posting. I currently work for a multi-specialty clinic doing charge entry (I'm newly CPC-A certified), and am supposed to be somewhat auditing codes chosen by the physicians as I enter charges. We have an Endocrinologist in our group who sees patients for...
- lngreen1107
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- Mar 28, 2019
- endocrinology history of cancer neoplasm post-op thyroid cancer
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Attestations For Non-Billable

Hello, I have recently started coding for peds surgery who have a lot of residents writing the notes for post-ops. Does anyone know or have any valid documentation stating something regarding proper attestations for non-billable visits? Thank you so much in advance! :)
- tbl152
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- Nov 19, 2018
- attestations post-op resident
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion

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