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Microscope with 63030 Issues
Why do some insurance companies pay for the microscope (+69990) when we bill it for a lumbar discectomy (63030) and some don’t? I don’t get it. What recourse do we have if it isn’t paid?
Thoracic Nerve Blocks
If I perform three separate injections at three intercostal levels can I report 64420 and 64421 x 2?
Piriformis Syndrome
What code do I use when my physician injects the piriformis muscle for piriformis syndrome under ultrasound guidance in the office? Do I report 64445 for the nerve injection?
Reporting Bowel Left in Discontinuity
What codes are reported if the bowel is left in discontinuity as part of damage control surgery?
Total Hip Arthroplasty Question
We have a patient who underwent an open fixation of a femoral neck fracture five years ago and now presents for a total hip arthroplasty. Someone mentioned that we should report a
Coding a Composite Graft with Harvested Cartilage
I performed a composite graft (CPT 15760), and harvested cartilage from the ear. Can I report for the harvesting? If yes, what code do I use?
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