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    Wiki 64718 with 24305?

    Good afternoon, Based on NCCI edits, code 64718 (column 2) is bundled into 24305 (column 1), however the RVU for code 64718 is higher than that of 24305. Is there ever a scenario where both codes are billed for the same arm but 64718 is reimbursed over 24305? Thank you, Eva Wade, CPC-A
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    Wiki 97607/97608 - Global or not Global

    The question is – with regard to 97607/97608 and global periods: Do these codes fall under the global period when a post-op patient follows up with the same surgeon for the same surgical site (anatomical)? Note: These codes state no global period (xxx). The concern is when a major surgery...
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    Wiki Stage 1 Masqelet procedure... eek!

    Hi everyone, I am in need of some education from more experienced orthopedics/trauma specialty coders. I have a case where a trauma dr documented a "Masquelet technique for management of large bone defects" procedure: "...The same bone void that was there previously was reassessed. The...
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    Wiki Joint Injections

    I have an ortho provider who is refusing to document his procedure further than "today we injected the knee with 40mg kenalog" I am trying to explain to him that any and all procedures should include at minimum: 1) Indications for procedure (medical necessity) 2) Anesthesia/Medication given...
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    Wiki subsequent orthopedic inpatient visits, i. 99231, 99232

    I am an orthopedic coder needing some clarification. A patient is initially seen in the ED with a femoral neck fracture and the ED provider is requesting Ortho consultation; a hospitalist accepts them as an admit. The Ortho provider consults and determines that the patient needs to be taken to...
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