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posterior fusion
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Wiki 27280 and 22848
Hi there, my MD wants to bill bilateral SI joint fusion 27280 with PSF and pelvic fixation. He states since the fixation crosses over the SI joint, we can break the bundling of 27280 and 22848. Anyone have info on this?- kimmcelderry@gmail.com
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- posterior fusion sacroiliac fusion spine coding
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- Forum: Orthopaedics
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Wiki Laminectomy with foraminotomy of S2
In addition to PSF, the phys states he performed a Ponte osteotomy L5-S1 and a laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy of L5, S1 and S2. I know the 22212 is bundled with 63047 (L5-S1) But what about the S2? "Attention was directed towards the Ponte osteotomies at L5 S1 where there was...- kimmcelderry@gmail.com
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- laminectomy osteotomy posterior fusion sacrum
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- Forum: Orthopaedics
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Wiki Dtrax Spinal Instrumentation System
I'm looking for help in coding a posterior cervical fusion in which our doctor used Dtrax for stabilization. This was at 1 level, C3-4. It's a Medicare patient. Has anyone ever tried billing for this? I can't find any information on the manufacturer's website. Thank you!!!!- pdemore
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- cervical fusion dtrax posterior fusion
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- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion