Wiki Injection given while in or

[mrsroski]

Morning,

our provider did a RT total knee but also gave an injection on the opposite knee. I coded as follows:

27447-RT
20610-59/LT

IS THIS THE CORRECT CODING?

 

[AB87]

Yes but the reason (Diagnosis) for the 20610-59-LT Should be stated in the Op-Note

 

[mrsroski]

thank you

Thank you for your response.

Danita