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Definition of Simple versus Complicated
What is the definition of simple vs complicated for the I&D codes 10060 versus 10061?
Shunt Revision
I had to replace the ventricular catheter and the valve on a patient with a VP shunt. What code should I use?
Binocular Microscopy
I oftentimes bill and E/M code with modifier 25 for an office visit and 92504-50 (1 unit) for the binocular microscopy to Medicare. I get denied on 92504-50 but I am paid on 99212.
Augmentation of Pedicle Screws
I injected cement into the pedicles to augment screws in a patient with osteoporosis. My coder suggested using +22859 (Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic…
Postoperative Incision Drainage
A patient had bilateral breast augmentation 5 weeks ago. She developed some drainage out of the lateral aspect of her left breast inframammary incision. The area was probed in the office…
Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
Can we charge a thyroidectomy (e.g., 60240) when we do a parathyroidectomy (60500)
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