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    Wiki Excision deep forehead mass

    The doctor removed a forehead mass that went to the skull and complex multilayer closure. The codes I found for forehead mass are 21011-21014 but none of those codes involve the bone. I also looked at code 11420. The doctor is waiting for the pathology report but he believes it might be a...
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    • 11420 21011 bone complex closure dermoid cyst forehead mass mass modifier 22
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    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki Advice for excision of deep forehead mass

    The doctor removed a forehead mass that went to the skull and complex multilayer closure. The codes I found for forehead mass are 21011-21014 but none of those codes involve the bone. I also looked at code 11420. The doctor is waiting for the pathology report but he believes it might be a...
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    • 11420 21014 bone complex multilayer closure deep excision forehead mass mass modifier 22 skull
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki femoral condyle bone biopsy

    My physician performed a menisectomy with a bone biopsy of the femoral condyle and I am having trouble determining the correct code for this procedure. Excerpt from operative note reads: Next, percutaneously localization to the lateral aspect of the joint, spinal needle was placed. This was...
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    Wiki Bone Density study with Office visit

    Our physician wants to bill office same day as bone density study, is this ok to do? Here is his note. Patient is here for osteoporosis consultation for bone density done on ????. The report is in the chart, see report for full details. The study was consistent with osteoporosis. The...
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    Wiki Both bone forearm fractures

    I have a general question regarding coding both bone forearm fractures. When coding an ORIF of a both bone forearm fracture, I would use a 25575 when the radius and ulna are both being treated and ICD-10 of S52.9 ish. When then taking the hardware out, 20680 would only be billed once even though...
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    Wiki Bone marrow aspiration for graft

    If my surgeon is performing a surgery and aspirate bone marrow at the facility, can we code for the bone marrow aspiration or is this something the facility will bill for???
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    Wiki Ectopic Bone Formation

    Hello. I do pathology coding and today my co-worker came across a case for an ectopic bone formation. It was a calcified nodule in the tip of the thumb. Our pathologists classified it as 'new bone formation (woven bone), most consistent with ectopic bone formation. The best code we could...
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    Wiki CPT code for re evacuation of hematoma from subdural space postoperatively

    Dear All Is there any CPT code available for the craniotomy & re evacuation 0f subdural hematoma done two days after the initial surgery for the same? Physician replaced bone flap also during the second surgery.Can we use the CPT 62143( Replacement of bone flap or prosthetic plate of skull )...
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    Wiki Prolia (J0897)

    Hi, The Dr. I work for would like to offer Prolia injections to patients with bone density issues. I've been looking for any information regarding reimbursement. Can anyone help me with this? Thank you! :)
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    Wiki CPT for bone marrow aspiration and injection for meniscus repair ??

    Physiian repaired the meniscus. After that, he aspirated some bone morrow and injected into the meniscus repair. I have never seen that done before. Is there a code for this procedure? Is it separately reported or part of the meniscus repair? Any ideas ???
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    Wiki Excision giant cell tumor of bone

    Please help! Patient diagnosed with giant cell tumor of bone. I need help with CPTs for: 1. Excision of extraosseous mass, left shoulder 2. Curettage and bone grafting of left acromion plus cement injection into the left acromion Thank you! Tobi C., CPC
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    Wiki Cleft Palate Repair coding

    A patient came in and had a cleft palate repair with bone graft, fistula repair, close nasal floor and a bone marrow harvest. The CDR for the CPT code for the cleft palate repair, 42210, talks about how the "physician harvests bone from the hip or skull and closes the surgically created wound."...
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    Wiki How do you bill/code for a C7-T1 fusion with anterior approah.

    I know there is a simple answer but wanted to double check the coding for this procedure especially when you're crossing over regions. The surgeon plans to perform a C7-T1 fusion using anterior approach. Also, it involves preparing the disc space, discectomy, decompression, instrumentation and...
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    Wiki Wound Revision

    okay this patient had burr hole evac about 9 months now she presents for a wound break down. Under loupe magnification,, 0.5 lidocaine with epinephrine was injected in the subcu skin and the scalp, then a 10 blade scalpel was used to free the scalp from the underlying skull, old bone wax...
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