Wiki Forgein body removal from bone

[VRMoran]

Can anyone help!!!!! The procedure started out as a bone marrow boipsy by provider A. The needle broke off in the bone and provider B was called in for a wound exploration and to remove the broken needle. Exploration was done with a fluoroscopy assist. I can not seem to find a code for forgein body removal from a bone. Thank you.

 

[jlparker0898]

I don't think you should be coding the foreign body removal as it was a complication to a procedure and not billable.

 

[VRMoran]

Bummer Does this mean the provider who was called in does not get paid for his services?

 

[VRMoran]

Thank you jlparker0898!!! Have a great day