vjefcoats
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I have a claim thats being denied by BC as experimental. T0171 insertion of posterior spinous process detraction device lumbar.
His dictation states "dilator was placed into the L4-5 interspinous ligament and then sequentially dilated until I get the sizer in. The sizer was placed and I chose a10mm sizer which tightened up the facet capsules and interspinous ligaments nicely. A 10mm implant was chosen and it was inserted in between the interspinous processes without difficulty,etc."
Is there another code that better describes this or should I have billed unlisted?
Thanks for all input!!!
Vicki
His dictation states "dilator was placed into the L4-5 interspinous ligament and then sequentially dilated until I get the sizer in. The sizer was placed and I chose a10mm sizer which tightened up the facet capsules and interspinous ligaments nicely. A 10mm implant was chosen and it was inserted in between the interspinous processes without difficulty,etc."
Is there another code that better describes this or should I have billed unlisted?
Thanks for all input!!!
Vicki