Orthopedic Coding Alert
Correction
Published on Wed Dec 26, 2012
The insert Billing for Casting Supplies: A State-by-State Guide that accompanied the August 2000 Orthopedic Coding Alert listed the addresses for submitting claims to Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs). The address listed for Region A was incorrect. All DMERC claims for Region A, which includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, should be directed to:
United Health Care
P.O. Box 6800
Wilkes Barre, PA 18773-6800
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Orthopedic Coding Alert
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Removal of Implant
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Ankle Fracture
Question: The orthopedist sees a patient in the emergency department as a consultant for a [...] - Reader Question:
Arthroplasty
Question: We have a patient who is having a total ankle arthroplasty (27702, arthroplasty, ankle; [...] - Correction
The insert Billing for Casting Supplies: A State-by-State Guide that accompanied the August 2000 Orthopedic [...]
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