scooter1
Expert
Patient had a total knee arthroplasty (27447), but later developed infection, and the surgeon removed the prosthesis and inserted a spacer ( 27488). Now the surgeon is again
implanting the knee prosthesis. My question is do I code it as a revision? That was my first choice, but then, he is not removing a prosthesis, because he had removed it in a previous procedure. Or should I again code as a 27447 . . . . This is the first time I have come across this situation, and would be grateful for any help, as I am really confused at this point
implanting the knee prosthesis. My question is do I code it as a revision? That was my first choice, but then, he is not removing a prosthesis, because he had removed it in a previous procedure. Or should I again code as a 27447 . . . . This is the first time I have come across this situation, and would be grateful for any help, as I am really confused at this point