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    Wiki Fabrication and Application of Thermoplastic Ear Splint (i.e. Ear Molding) for Stahl's Ear

    Here's a challenge for you experienced Plastic Surgery Coders! My plastic surgeon saw a 5-week-old male with bilateral abnormal scaphoid folding with resulting Stahl's Ear contour. He determined that cartilage molding is possible, given child's early age, and could improve the overall appearance...
    • Mark Sonomura
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    • application cartillage ear fabrication molding splint stahl stahl's supply thermoplastic
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    Wiki Fracture with external fixation with internal fixation at a later date.

    In general, the physician debrides fx site, aligns fractures, and uses external fixation to stabilize with plans for internal fixation in 2 weeks because of the damage to soft tissues. Would you only bill the debridement and application of external fixation for the first surgery? Application...
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    Wiki CPT code for application of stem cell autograft

    We have been trying to find a CPT code or HCPCS code for application of a stem cell autograft. The orthopedic surgeons are doing this during joint surgeries. Has any one found a code for this? Thanks for the help!
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    Wiki Billing DME to Medicare Without Medicare Contract

    After 26 years in working for physicians' offices, I started working for a DME business late last summer. We just became CHAP accredited and are filling out a Medicare Provider application. My question is - If we see a patient who has Medicare primary, can we bill Medicare DMERC (ie., before...
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    Wiki Reviews for Code it Right Online.com

    I am considering purchasing a subscription to CodeItRight.com. I found it listed on the AAPC website as a resource. For anyone who does not know about this site, it is a online coding and billing application. I have watched their demos and I must say I am very impressed at the information...
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