peporter
Guru
Hello coders, I need your help again. The surgeon did a tibia poly exchange status post a TKR due to cellulitis. He stated procedures as a Removal of implant: Reinsertion of tibial poly: Arthrotomy knee: Irrigation and debridement involving deep tissue.
Is replacement of the poly the same as a revision knee arthroplasty; one component? Can I bill using 27486 ? The surgeon did not call the procedure a revision only the exchange of the poly.
I can post the surgical notes if needed. Thanks in advance for the help, Paula
Is replacement of the poly the same as a revision knee arthroplasty; one component? Can I bill using 27486 ? The surgeon did not call the procedure a revision only the exchange of the poly.
I can post the surgical notes if needed. Thanks in advance for the help, Paula