Reader Questions:
Know When ‘Procedures’ Don’t Get Procedure Codes
Published on Fri Apr 12, 2024
Question: One of my providers recently removed an ear piercing, and he documented that “the post was stuck, inflamed, and caused infection in the left ear helix.” They used two hemostats and unscrewed the post. No anesthesia and no incisions were necessary. Which procedure code would fit this best? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Based on the information you provided, a [...]