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When is it OK to “Unbundle” 22845 from 22853?
When is it acceptable to use modifier 59 on 22845 to unbundle it from 22853?
Multiple Fasciotomies Same Hand for Dupuytren’s
Our hand surgeon, not infrequently, will perform multiple fasciotomies in the hand for the treatment of Dupuytren’s. We are reporting CPT code 26045 for each fasciotomy but now we are…
I&D of Abscess?
If one of our physicians uses a needle to puncture an abscess, but allows it to drain on its own and does not incise or aspirate anything into the syringe, can we bill 10060 for an incision…
Ligating a Vessel in a Trauma Patient
What codes are used for ligating a vessel due to a traumatic injury?
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