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VP Shunt Re-programming During a Global Period
What if we have to re-program a VP shunt during the global period because the settings need to be adjusted – can we bill for it or is it considered part of the 90-day post-operative
Spine Fracture Repair and Decompression
How do I code for repair of a C6-7 fracture/dislocation where I did a laminectomy for decompression to repair the fracture as well as an arthrodesis?
Hartmann or Partial Colectomy
My surgeon performed all the components of a Hartmann procedure 44143 but did not create a colostomy. Can we use 44143 with a -52 modifier?
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
I cannot find a CPT code to report using a device to deliver medication through the nose when a sphenopalatine ganglion block is performed under fluoroscopic guidance for patients with…
Carotid Artery Exploration with Free Flap to Oral Cavity
Can we report 35701 for the carotid vessel exploration in the recipient site when doing a fibula free flap (20969)?
Complex Closure of Free Flap Donor Site
I did a right anterolateral thigh free flap and had to close the right thigh wound (4 x 8 cm) with undermining of additional 3 cm in either direction to close the wound without any significant…
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