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E/M for an Acute Problem
How do we code for a new patient seen in the office with RUQ upper quadrant discomfort with suspected cholecystitis and an order for ultrasound?
Consultation Request by Another Specialty
Cardiology performs a procedure on an inpatient, and later in the day, the patient develops a pseudoaneurysm. When vascular is called in to evaluate the patient, can vascular bill for the evaluation?
Iliac Angioplasty and Stent Coding: Per Vessel or Per Lesion?
The surgeon documented angioplasty and stents for occlusive disease in the right common and external iliac arteries. Is this reported with one or two codes?
Bioinductive Implants
When providers use bioinductive implants to reinforce rotator cuff repairs or other musculoskeletal procedures, what is the best way to report them? CPT code 17999 is often suggested, but CPT Assistant references imply that this unlisted code should only be reported with codes in the integumentary system.
ICD-10 For Flap Failure
We have a reconstructed breast with a free flap, but the flap is no longer viable and requires removal. What would be the appropriate ICD-10 code for Flap Failure to assign for this encounter?
Synthetic Graft to Close Dura
After performing a craniotomy for tumor removal, the dura was repaired with a synthetic graft. What code is used for the synthetic graft?
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