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A patient was admitted to Observation and a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line was placed for intravenous (IV) infusion administration services. The following morning, labs were ord...
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A patient presented for a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. The documentation states that an 11-gauge needle was advanced into the right ilium and a routine bone marrow aspiration and biopsy was p...
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Patient with Type 2 spinal muscular atrophy presents for evaluation of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and an intrathecal injection of Spinraza. Under direct fluoroscopic guidance a lumbar puncture was...
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Patient with severe scoliosis and spinal hardware presents for evaluation of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and an intrathecal injection of Spinraza. Samples of CSF were obtained. A microcatheter with...
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Patient with an encephalocele and a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak which caused inflammation of the mastoid mucosa presents for transmastoid repair of the encephalocele with mastoid obliteration. A...
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The Central Office has received several requests for clarification regarding code assignment for multiple hernia repairs with respect to previously published advice. In Coding Clinic for HCPCS...
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Our facility is looking for clarification regarding the codes for rapid desensitization when performed with chemotherapy administration.
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A patient with degenerative osteoarthritis complaining of severe pain and impaired function undergoes a left total hip replacement after getting no relief from conservative treatment including medi...
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A patient undergoes a cemented total hip arthroplasty using using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). How should this be coded?
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