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Wiki CPT code 27170 - Is it appropriate

Thread starter NESmith
Start date May 10, 2011

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NESmith

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May 10, 2011

Is it appropriate to bill CPT code 27170 when using the cannulated system for the Osteoset bone graft? Tricare is denying this procedure code because they state it is an inpatient code only and we billed it as outpatient. Please give me your thoughts. Thanks

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