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Coding a Colectomy with Diverting Ileostomy
How is a partial colectomy with diverting ileostomy coded? The partial colectomy codes say “with colostomy”.
Excisional Biopsy
My doctor’s documentation for a biopsy indicates he performed an “excisional biopsy of the skin”. Is this correct?
New Spinal Cage Codes – 2017
I see that CPT code +22851, Application of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) to vertebral defect or interspace was deleted effective 1/1/17. What code do I now use?
Replacement Code for “Interbody Cage for Disc”
I see that CPT code 22851 – Application of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) to vertebral defect or interspace was deleted in 2017. What code do I use in 2017 for placement of
Intralesional Injections
Can I Report CPT 11900 x 1 and 11901 for each additional injections for multiple nodular lesions?
An Office Visit and an Injection. Can I Bill Both with a Modifier 25?
A colleague informed me that billing an office visit every time I give a patient an injection can lead to an audit. I also read a recent article where an orthopedic practice had to pay…
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