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    Wiki Intraoperative medical equipment breakage resulting in additional procedure work

    I've read the Medicare policy manual and global surgery package information but need some backup. While performing an arthroscopic knee abrasion arthroplasty, the tip of the microfracture awl broke and unable to be located within the joint. The provider had to perform an arthrotomy in an attempt...
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    Wiki Adjacent tissue transfer for surgical closure?

    My surgeon wants me to report an adjacent tissue transfer for closure of surgical wound for a hammertoe repair. I think this is incorrect and that surgical closure wound be included in the global package. Please provide some guidance. Thank you!!!
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