Coders,
"For the Record" magazine has asked us a coding question. The answer may quite possibly be published in their magazine, so we thought we would give you all a chance to answer.
Question: "When coding replacement of pacemaker generator, the notes say two codes are needed; one for the removal and one for the replacement. I have two coding cases for replacement of pacemaker generator. They both say 33213 only is the correct code. I don't understand why a second code is not needed since the notes in the coding manual state two codes are needed."
Know that your answer could end up in the magazine - we may contact you once the "final" answer is selected to receive your permission.
Thank you!
"For the Record" magazine has asked us a coding question. The answer may quite possibly be published in their magazine, so we thought we would give you all a chance to answer.
Question: "When coding replacement of pacemaker generator, the notes say two codes are needed; one for the removal and one for the replacement. I have two coding cases for replacement of pacemaker generator. They both say 33213 only is the correct code. I don't understand why a second code is not needed since the notes in the coding manual state two codes are needed."
Know that your answer could end up in the magazine - we may contact you once the "final" answer is selected to receive your permission.
Thank you!