owagner
Contributor
I'm having trouble understanding the answer/rationale for this case in Practicode. Patient had a procedure on upper thoracic vertebrae, then has another procedure for new compression fracture on lower thoracic vertebrae within the global period. The complaint of pain from the lower thoracic came after the upper thoracic procedure was done. Would the second procedure need a 78 because it's unexpected additional procedure in thoracic region? Or would it be 79 as the vertebrae involved are different from the previous procedure?
I've already submitted my answer and disagree with what Practicode has. I submitted my question to the "coaches" and as usual the response did not answer my question or address my reasoning. I would like to know how others would code this. Thanks.
I've already submitted my answer and disagree with what Practicode has. I submitted my question to the "coaches" and as usual the response did not answer my question or address my reasoning. I would like to know how others would code this. Thanks.