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Check Global Package and Graft Terminology Before Finalizing Your ACL Claim

Published on Wed Nov 23, 2016

Some extra services mean more codes — but many don’t. Don’t be too hasty when reporting additional procedures your orthopedist completes during ACL surgery. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Global Service Data (GSD) book considers many intraoperative services to be part of the global ACL package. Here are some companion services you’ll see most often but can’t report [...]
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