sfaltinson
Contributor
Provider performs right carpal tunnel release (64721) on 10-01-11. Same provider performs left carpal tunnel release on same patient 11-01-11. There is one pre-op note that states the decision for both surgeries, performing the right surgery first, then performing left surgery. Would the left surgery be considered a staged procedure (64721-58)? Or would the left surgery be considered an unrelated return to op room during post-op period (64721-79) since performed on a different side of the body?
Thanks,
Sara
Thanks,
Sara