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Is the removal of hardware separately reportable in this situation:
Operation: Conversion of previous right hip surgery with THA and removal of deep fracture implant through separate incision
The patient is status post a failed open reduction with internal fixation of a subcapital fracture of the right hip that healed with a marked malunion and developed secondary acetabular arthritis. This required removal of three previously placed cannulated screws. There were removed from a distinct surgical incision through a separate fascial incision due to intervening hardware.
I understand that when a patient undergoes a conversion any previous placed internal hardware needs to be removed and is considered to be an integral component of the primary procedure but if the removal is through a separate incision can this be reported with modifier 59 and be entitled to full reimbursement?
Any help is appreciated!
JO
Operation: Conversion of previous right hip surgery with THA and removal of deep fracture implant through separate incision
The patient is status post a failed open reduction with internal fixation of a subcapital fracture of the right hip that healed with a marked malunion and developed secondary acetabular arthritis. This required removal of three previously placed cannulated screws. There were removed from a distinct surgical incision through a separate fascial incision due to intervening hardware.
I understand that when a patient undergoes a conversion any previous placed internal hardware needs to be removed and is considered to be an integral component of the primary procedure but if the removal is through a separate incision can this be reported with modifier 59 and be entitled to full reimbursement?
Any help is appreciated!
JO