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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...
Based on the...
(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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The patient presents with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear, subacromial impingement, degenerative joint disease (DJD), and near full-thickness rupture of the long head of the biceps. Patient unde...
The arthrosc...
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...
Patient presents to have device occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus. Access to the right femoral vein and artery was obtained percutaneously and French sheath inserted. Right atrial, right ve...
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The patient presented with an enlarged aneurysmal area near the anastomosis to the brachial artery. Since she is post-renal transplant and is no longer on dialysis, a decision was made to also exci...
A “takedow...
If the procedure described in CPT code 93653, Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted induc...
It would be ...