Just looking for some adivce...
I have a pt who is still in a global from having ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition on her hand. The doctor places a K-wire below the skin to hold it. Three weeks later the pt comes in for follow up and it is noted that the K-wire has migrated and is now protruding dorsally from her hand. After a sterile prep, the doctor removes the wire. Would it be appropriate to bill 20670? No incision was made and pt is in a global.
Any thoughts????![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I have a pt who is still in a global from having ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition on her hand. The doctor places a K-wire below the skin to hold it. Three weeks later the pt comes in for follow up and it is noted that the K-wire has migrated and is now protruding dorsally from her hand. After a sterile prep, the doctor removes the wire. Would it be appropriate to bill 20670? No incision was made and pt is in a global.
Any thoughts????