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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 TKA with Bakers Cyst removal

When is it OK to bill a Bakers Cyst removal (27345) with a Total Knee Arthroplasty (27447)? The physician documented that the Cyst was removed through a separate capsular incision, and is insisting that it should be paid in addition to the TKA.
- vestutom
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2016
- baker's cyst remval tka
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Orthopaedics

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