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Wiki FB vs removal of implant

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reichtina320

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Hello!

Surgeon removed proximal interlock screw from tibia.

He is coding 27372 FB removal.

I get 20680 removal of implant.

Which is correct?

thanks
Tina Crummett, CPC
 
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You would use 20680 in this instance. Your dx should be 996.4X.

Judith L. Doss, CPC
OAD Orthopaedics
 
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