kobusk
New
My Dr. notates:
"...Procedure: Under sterile conditions, attempted fluid aspiration of the left knee bursa could not get any fluid in return. No bleeding noted. Patient tolerated the procedure well."
Should this be coded as 20610-52 (since no fluid was aspirated)? Or just 20610 since all of the work required for the procedure was performed?
Not sure that there is a definite "right or wrong" answer and I wasn't able to find any references from various sources (AAOS, CPT Asst, etc.). Any opinions and/or references are appreciated. Thanks.
Ken
"...Procedure: Under sterile conditions, attempted fluid aspiration of the left knee bursa could not get any fluid in return. No bleeding noted. Patient tolerated the procedure well."
Should this be coded as 20610-52 (since no fluid was aspirated)? Or just 20610 since all of the work required for the procedure was performed?
Not sure that there is a definite "right or wrong" answer and I wasn't able to find any references from various sources (AAOS, CPT Asst, etc.). Any opinions and/or references are appreciated. Thanks.
Ken