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Billing for Multiple Embolectomies
How do we code multiple embolectomies of the aorta when using 34201? Do we code units by the number removed?
Coding Right and Left Carotid Stents at Different Operative Sessions
The physician staged a patient’s bilateral carotid stent with embolic protection procedures. The right carotid stent was done first and then the 6 weeks later the left side was done. What is the correct modifier on the second carotid stent?
Modifier 52 vs. 53
We are confused about the difference between modifier 52 and 53. What is the difference?
Wound Vac Billing
I’m a general surgeon. Some of my team are reporting the negative pressure wound therapy codes 97605 and 97606 when applying wound vacs after closing at the completion of their surgical…
Providing the exposure for a neurosurgeon. How is it coded?
A neurosurgeon asked my vascular surgeon to perform the exposure for an anterior spine procedure. Does he report an exploratory lap his work?
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