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A patient with severe Dupuytren’s disease in the left hand presented for an open fasciectomy of the small finger including release of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP), proximal interphalang...
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A CT scan with contrast of the chest, abdomen and pelvis is performed in the Emergency Department. The images are later extrapolated to reconstruct the thoracic and lumbar spine using a bone algori...
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Coding Clinic for HCPCS, Second Quarter 2019 page 12, advised the reporting of CPT 33999, Unlisted procedure, cardiac surgery, for a pacemaker insertion with leads placed in the r...
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A patient presented with a mechanical complication of a trochanteric fixation nail (TFN). The nail was originally placed due to a previous intertrochanteric femoral fracture. An incision was made o...
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An arthroscopic mini rotator cuff repair was performed along with biceps tenotomy, subacromial decompression and labral debridement. If the rotator cuff tear is chronic is it appropriate to report ...
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Prior to performing an open ankle arthrodesis, portals were established and a scope was inserted. Fibrosis and scar tissue were cleaned out with a shaver so that the tibial talar surfaces could be ...
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A patient with a history of gastroschisis with silo repair subsequently developed periumbilical swelling and tenderness which appeared to be a hernia. A decision was made to perform a hernia repair...
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The patient, who is status post endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm, presents with enlargement of the aneurysmal sac due to an early type Ib endoleak of the left iliac limb and a type IV endolea...
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A patient with a previous endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) presents for evaluation of her persisting enlarged aneurysmal sac. After examination, the provider documents a type Ia endoleak ...
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An 84-year-old female presents for repair of a type IIa endoleak. She is status post endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). What is the appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for a type IIa endoleak?
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