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When performing two-staged vein transposition with either the upper arm basilic or cephalic vein for an AV fistula, what is the correct CPT code to report for each individual part of the staged pro...
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Is it correct to assign a code for the repair of an iatrogenic skin tear created during surgery? An open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) was performed on an open fracture of the distal radi...
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Patient presents to have cryoablation of the suprascapular nerve. A 16-gauge cryoablation probe was placed through an outer cannula and was utilized to stimulate the area of the scapula, which prod...
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(Reprint from AHA’s Coding Clinic for HCPCS, 4th quarter 2010, page 6) A post-breast reconstruction/revision was performed using harvested fat. The patient has a history of breast cancer...
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CPT code 20926, Tissue grafts, other (e.g., paratenon, fat, dermis), includes both the harvesting and application of the fat. Therefore, can code 20926 be reported in addition to the code ...
No, when per...
A female was admitted to our facility for cosmetic improvement of her torso, chest and thighs. She underwent an abdominoplasty, liposuction of the trunk, flanks, hips and thighs, and fat grafting t...
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(Reprint from AHA’s Coding Clinic for HCPCS, 1st quarter 2012, page 4) We are getting conflicting information regarding the coding and reporting of a suction assisted lipectomy (SAL) of ...
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If a biopsy is performed prior to the Mohs surgery for diagnostic purposes, can the biopsy be reported?
...Yes, should ...
Patient presents to have an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) due to pancreatic duct stones and abdominal pain. However, due to extensive edema of the duodenal wall and luminal ...
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A common way to close a patent ductus arteriosus is transarterially. Access is via the femoral artery. The catheter courses from the femoral artery to the aorta. The catheter is then advanced throu...
Yes, it is a...