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Evacuation of Cervical Epidural Hematoma
How do I code a cervical laminectomy with extradural epidural hematoma evacuation? I was thinking about using 63265 but my co-worker said this code is for a tumor removal and not for…
Removal of Mandibular Implant
We are removing old plates from the right and left mandible. It is ok to use 20680 x 2?
Diagnostic Ultrasound and Ultrasound Guided Injections
Our sports medicine physicians are reporting diagnostic ultrasounds (76881) and ultrasound guided injections at the same session, same joint. We are receiving denials as inclusive and…
Coding a Skin or Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
What is the appropriate code for a complete skin sparing or complete nipple sparing mastectomy?
Right Colectomy and Small Bowel Resection
The surgeon did a right colectomy and also documented a resection of the ileum. Is this billed separately as a small bowel resection?
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