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A patient with hepatocellular carcinoma presents for chemoembolization.  Through a microcatheter, a chemoembolic mixture of 50 milligrams of Adriamycin (Doxorubicin Hydrochloride) and 10 milli...

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In the First Quarter 2007 issue of Coding Clinic for HCPCS, it was advised that if a splint is applied, it would be appropriate to report a CPT code for application of the splint regardles...

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An arthroscopic chondroplasty of the patellofemoral joint is being performed along with other knee procedures.  A device (ArthroWand®) is being used for the chondroplasty.&...

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A patient comes in for an endoscopic or surgical procedure but has a history of mitral valve prolapse or joint replacement so the doctor orders prophylactic antibiotics.  Can the ...

Although, th...

A patient presents to the emergency department.  The physician ordered a bolus of fluid. After administration of the fluid, an antibiotic was ordered and infused for over 30 minut...

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A patient presents to the emergency department.  The physician orders a hydration rate of fluid for the patient which, was administered for over 60 minutes.  Aft...

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Our facility is considering providing a new diagnostic service, computed tomography (CT) enteroclysis. This procedure involves the infusion of a barium-based contrast material thr...

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I’m somewhat unsure about how to code a reduction that was done on an open traumatic fracture, when the surgeon did not make an incision to accomplish the reduction and repair.

Does the ter...

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Should HCPCS codes G0101 and Q0091 for Gynecological services be coded on the same visit? If not, in what instances should they be used together and or separately?

Codes G0101,...

Following treatment for impingement syndrome of the right shoulder, a Zimmer pain pump catheter was placed into the shoulder for postoperative pain management. According to the operative report, th...

The Zimmer p...