taurus7694
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Can anyone help me with a code for syndesmotic screw exchange? Our doctor took patient in to remove screw from ankle and replace it with another one..same spot.
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Hi Taurus,
My doc just did the same thing last week. He took pt in to remove and then replace screw for bigger size.
I coded as Hardware removal only (20680) because you can't bill for internal fixations separately. They're usually included. Our lead coder here agreed. The haredware removal isn't inclusive to anything else so u can bill.
It's too early to know how the ins co will pay, but that's my thougths on it.
Good luck!
Liza