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A patient fell through his roof and injured his left shoulder and was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear. He is now scheduled for an arthroscopy with open cuff repair. According to the ...
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The physician performed a right-sided arthroscopic decompression of the subacromial space with a rotator cuff repair and the labrum was also debrided. What are the appropriate CPT codes for t...
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A patient was seen at our facility with a diagnosis of stiff left total knee replacement. About 6 weeks ago she underwent a manipulation under anesthesia but has not regained any motion since...
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A patient with a symptomatic left medial femoral condyle traumatic defect was seen at our facility for surgery. A diagnostic arthroscopy was performed prior to the surgical procedure. W...
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A patient status post bilateral mastectomies develops necrotic skin edges of the mastectomy flap sites on both breasts. She presents for excision of the necrotic skin edges. After the a...
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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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