Question: The surgeon’s notes indicate that a patient was seen due to a ruptured right Achilles tendon. Once a magnetic resonance image (MRI) with contrast materials verified the degree of tendon damage and the location of the spontaneous rupture, the surgeon decides to perform surgery to repair it. The surgeon makes an incision over the back of the ankle, in line with the Achilles tendon. They expose the damaged Achilles while also removing any degenerative tissue. The surgeon mends the torn ends of the Achilles using the Bucknell method and strengthens the repair with artificial grafts. Following this, the surgeon cleans the wound and seals the cut using staples. How do I report this on my claim?
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Answer: On the claim, you will report:
Lindsey Bush, BA, MA, CPC, Development Editor, AAPC