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Wiki Open Appy W Incisional Hernia

Thread starter carol52
Start date Apr 17, 2012

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carol52

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Apr 17, 2012

#1

Pt had a Ruptured Appendix w/abscess also an Incisional Hernia can I bill both ?
Thanks for any help

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syllingk

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Apr 17, 2012

#2

If they were done at the same time you can use +44955

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colorectal surgeon

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Apr 17, 2012

#3

No you can't code for the hernia repair if it was done thru the same incision.

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carol52

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Apr 18, 2012

#4

Thanks I didnot think so, thanks for comfirming. I appreciate always everyones help.

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