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How should a left subclavian percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) be coded in CPT? The left subclavian is considered part of what is referred to as a branch of the brachiocephalic on t...
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A patient presents to the emergency department and a heplock is placed and blood is drawn and the heplock/salinelock is flushed and left in place. Can we assign 36592, Collection of blood...
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Is there an existing CPT code for the joint resurfacing procedure where implants were utilized for the treatment of the hallux limitus and degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the first metatarsalph...
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A patient with hallux abducto valgus of the right foot presents for repair of the deformity. The surgeon performs two procedures to correct this deformity, a “modified” McBride bunionecto...
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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 77-year-old female found to have a right ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction with poor drainage of the kidney underwent a retrograde and ureteral stent placement previously. She is now...
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