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    Wiki 19342 vs 19325 for implants post lumpectomy

    I code for a hospital outpatient facility. We have two differing schools of opinion in the office. I have combed the internet and cannot find a definitive answer for this question. I am specifically looking for official sources to provide with whatever answer(s) I may receive. Here are the...
    • jfolz
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    • breast cancer cpt description reconstruction
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Plastic Surgery
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    Wiki Wrist Surgery - Subsheath Tissue Repair/Stabilization with Fascial Flap

    Hey my fellow coders! I am needing your help! I'm thinking the CPT is 25275 but it seems the provider did more work then just a tendon sheath repair. Would this be a reconstruction, 25320? Preop Dx: Right ulnar wrist pain Postop Dx: 1. right extensor carpi ulnaris longitudinal tendon tear 2...
    • SavCoder
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    • extensor carpi ulnaris hand surgery orthopeadic reconstruction subsheath repair tendon rapair wrist
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  3. M

    Wiki CA Dx - WTC Twin Towers Medical Plan

    Hello, I have a patient who was involved in rescue efforts at the Twin Towers on 9/11. He subsequently developed cancer on his palate. The patient had surgery to remove the cancer, but this left a defect that needed surgery at a later date. That's where our plastic surgeon came into the...
    • mwolpert
    • Thread
    • cancer icd 10 oral cancer reconstruction
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: ICD-10
  4. M

    Wiki Nipple revision

    Patient had nipple reconstruction. The procedure failed and patient came back in for second nipple reconstruction. Do I code for another nipple reconstruction (19350) or for revision of reconstructed breast (19380)? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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