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    Wiki Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation prior to TKR

    Hello, One of our pain management providers has been contacted by an orthopedic surgeon about GNRFA prior to TKR. Does anyone have any sucess with reimbursement on the GNRFA? Do we need to make sure the patient has has prior knee injections by the ortho surgeon or other provider that have been...
    • 574coding
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    • genicular nerve gnrfa post op pain management tkr
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki B/L TKR by 2 surgeons

    Patient had B/L TKR performed together. Dr. A was the primary surgeon on the left knee and assistant surgeon on the right. Dr. B was the primary surgeon on the right knee and assistant surgeon on the left. Patient has federal Medicare and they have not accepted billing unilaterally; denial...
    • bprimavera
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    • knee replacement orthopedic orthopedic knee surgery tkr
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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    Wiki DX code for inpatient setting

    Help! I am struggling with what dx code to use when my family practice Dr see's an inpatient who has had a surgical procedure such as TKR, THA, lap chole, etc. He always puts s/p TKR, THA, lap chole etc. He is only seeing patient due to monitoring medical conditions such as DM, hypertension...
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