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  1. M

    Wiki Please help- Mitral valve repair converted to Mitral valve replacement (33430 & 33425)

    Hi all, How would you code a MEDI-CAL claim for a Mitral valve repair that was converted to a Mitral valve replacement? I just wanted to know which of the two would be primary and the correct modifiers to append. Thank you! :) 33430-AG, 22 33425-51,52,59 OR 33425-AG,52 33430-22,51,59
  2. A

    Wiki Revision of cochlear implant

    The doctor removed and implanted a cochlear implant. I originally thought I would use cpt code 69710 or 69717 but I read that 69930 includes the removal so I just want to make sure which cpt code would be best to use. Here is the report: Procedure: Right revision cochlear implant Details...
    • AN2114
    • Thread
    • 69710 69717 69930 cochlear implant implantation removal replacement revision
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
  3. K

    Wiki Direct to Spacer Hip Case

    I am in touch with a doctor who is asking me for the correct codes for a direct to spacer case, which he does not think he has ever done before. He said it could also theoretically be an arthrotomy hip for debridement with placement of abx spacer code as well. He says they are technically...
    • kellyayo
    • Thread
    • arthrotomy debridement hip replacement spacer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  4. danskangel313

    Wiki Pacemaker Electrode Lead Replacement - help with Procedure Codes

    I need some help figuring out how to code for electrode replacement on a pacemaker. This is the scenario I'm trying to decipher: Procedure is an epicardial electrode replacement; both the atrial and ventricular leads are replaced. It's my understanding that you don't code for the removal, only...
  5. R

    Wiki Ortho L5-S1 ADR Coding

    We recently took on a new orthopedic spine surgeon and are having some issues coding. He ordered a L5-S1 Artificial Disk Replacement. I believe the main code is 22857 but I do not know if anything else is normally billed with it. Please help!
  6. J

    Wiki Replacement Code for 72010

    Does anyone know the replacement CPT code for 72010? It is now an obsolete code. Thanks!
    • jhofler
    • Thread
    • 72010 code cpt obsolete replacement
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Orthopaedics
  7. S

    Wiki Z98.89 or Z47.1

    Which is the correct Dx code for an x-ray done the same day after a knee or hip replacement? I'm interpreting code Z47.1 to be used at subsequent visits after the initial surgery. Thanks.
  8. M

    Wiki Lumbar discectomy WITH decompression.

    Provider is doing a lumbar artificial disc replacement. He indicates that he did a complete discectomy with decompression and wants to use unlisted code 22899 because code 22857 indicates discectomy (other then for decompression). as well as codes 22558,22845,22851 . The report indicates: The...
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