Orthopedic Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Zero In on Surgery’s Purpose for Code Choice
Published on Fri Sep 08, 2023
Question: When the surgeon performs a surgical arthroscopy of the subtalar joint, how should I report the procedure? Oregon Subscriber Answer: It depends on the reason the physician performed the surgery. Go back and check the encounter notes. Then, choose from the following codes, depending on encounter specifics: Also, be sure to check the laterality of the surgery and append modifier RT (Right side) or LT (Left side), depending on encounter specifics.
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