Orthopedic Coding Alert
Each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia has its own Workers Compensation [...]
Increase Pay-Up for Soft Tissue Surgery of the Hand
Most orthopedic surgery coders are familiar with the 26XXX series of CPT Codes [...]
Rotator Cuff Repair
Question: When a mini open rotator cuff repair is performed at the same time as [...]
History and Physical During Global Period
Question: Where do your coding experts find the information on H&P (history and physical) during [...]
Removal of Pins
Question: During post-op surgery for insertion of pins in finger, can we charge for removal [...]
X-Rays
Question: Can we bill for reviewing x-rays? If a patient comes in with x-rays and [...]
Consultation
Question: In a recent discussion on the Orthopedic Coding Discussion list serve [accessed by going [...]