doodiebuggy
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Anyone out there familiar with the coding for repair of an annular tear - we have the procedural code of 80.53 but need a cpt code if it is billable - can anyone please help? Thx
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Wiki Repair of annular tear
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mbort
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is that the only thing that was done?
doodiebuggy
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repair of annular repair
no, primary procedure was a right L2-3 disectomy - 63030 with flouro.
Doctor has documentation from a vendor on annular repair with only the ICD-9 procedure code of 80.53 and we are trying to equate it to a CPT code.
any suggestions?
no, primary procedure was a right L2-3 disectomy - 63030 with flouro.
Doctor has documentation from a vendor on annular repair with only the ICD-9 procedure code of 80.53 and we are trying to equate it to a CPT code.
any suggestions?
RebeccaWoodward*
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Are you referring to the X-Close? If so, you would have to use an unlisted code...22899.
However, per the AANS, the X-Close is not separately billable when performed with a discectomy.
However, per the AANS, the X-Close is not separately billable when performed with a discectomy.
doodiebuggy
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Yes, it was referred to as the "x-close" - thx for your help - we had a rep tell the doc it was billable (which we all know they will do). Thx again.
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
You are so right!! If you need a copy of this, let me know. Providers often want to see proof. 
doodiebuggy
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Rebecca - yes, please if you can send a copy of this it would be lovely as the doc always wants proof - you can e-mail copy to padair@oastaug.com or fax to 904-209-1057 - thx again.
christy0708
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Could you forward this to me. My fax # is 580-250-5940
Thanks
Christy
Thanks
Christy
RebeccaWoodward*
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coder311
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Could you please send me the reference from AANS that supports the recommendation that X-Close is not separately billable when performed with a discectomy? My email address is coder311@gmail.com Thanks so much!
RebeccaWoodward*
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I'll need to fax this. Please provide a fax #.
chapinbecky
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annular repair
Hi, Rebecca. I have been looking for references to this procedure and have not been able to find any supporting documentation for it. Could you also send this information to me? I would greatly appreciate it! My fax is 715/843-3729. Thanks so much for your help!
Hi, Rebecca. I have been looking for references to this procedure and have not been able to find any supporting documentation for it. Could you also send this information to me? I would greatly appreciate it! My fax is 715/843-3729. Thanks so much for your help!
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aloverbay
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Would it still be possible to have the AANS information faxed? I would love to have it. My fax # is 605.942.7505. Thanks!