Wiki 20605 and strapping

[miugu]

Hi!

Can strapping be billed separately when 20605 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; intermediate joint or bursa procedure is done or is strapping included in this code.

Thank you,

 

[Narayana]

strapping is included in surgical repairs, Fracture and Dislocation reductions. otherwise we can code it separatly. I think, in this scenerio, since this is a surgical procedure so, it is included.

 

[mitchellde]

Check the CCI edits, I do not believe that it is considered inclusive but check to be sure.