wmcodylee
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so I know that if a wrist arthroscopic procedure is being performed and then is converted into an open procedure it is coded as an open procedure only. But if the surgeon is doing both, but in separate locations on the same wrist for separate diagnosis, can both be coded.
The surgery:
Arthroscopy, radiocarpal and midcarpal joints for TFCC (29846) - three ports are made
Open repair of scapholunate for a tear (25320) - a separate incision is made.
The surgeon knew before surgery he would be doing this. He was NOT performing arthroscopy and then decided to do open procedure.
Any help would be great.
Thanks,
The surgery:
Arthroscopy, radiocarpal and midcarpal joints for TFCC (29846) - three ports are made
Open repair of scapholunate for a tear (25320) - a separate incision is made.
The surgeon knew before surgery he would be doing this. He was NOT performing arthroscopy and then decided to do open procedure.
Any help would be great.
Thanks,