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Carotid Endarterectomy Coding
Can carotid endarterectomy, 35301, be billed more than once if plaque is removed from common, internal and external carotid?
Coding a Colotomy
How is this scenario coded? A segment of the colon is opened to remove a foreign body and then closed. No resection and no perforation.
Post-Tonsillectomy Bleed
I am being told that treating a post-tonsillectomy bleed in the ED with local anesthesia and silver nitrate will not be paid. Is it true that the only code that would be reimbursed
Coding Twist Drill Ventriculostomy with Craniotomy/Craniectomy
When is it ok to unbundle 61107 from the craniotomy/craniectomy code?
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
We had a patient with a 3.5 cm sebaceous cyst removed from her abdomen. The physician had to cut into the subcutaneous tissue to remove it. Should we use a code from the Integumentary…
Bone Marrow Aspirate
Our surgeon aspirated bone marrow for a subtalar fusion. We are unsure how to report this. Are you able to help?
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