help !!
my surgeon has input bilateral pedicle screws at l2-l3 and has then removed the right side screws due to them migrating during the surgery . the dr is wanting to bill 22840 for the insertion and then also 20680 for the removal. I know am almost 100% positive 20680 is a completely wrong code and i really don't think you can bill for that removal since its within the same session. i am having trouble finding anything in black an white to discuss with my dr. if anyone can please provide me some links or any insight would be appreciated
thank you
my surgeon has input bilateral pedicle screws at l2-l3 and has then removed the right side screws due to them migrating during the surgery . the dr is wanting to bill 22840 for the insertion and then also 20680 for the removal. I know am almost 100% positive 20680 is a completely wrong code and i really don't think you can bill for that removal since its within the same session. i am having trouble finding anything in black an white to discuss with my dr. if anyone can please provide me some links or any insight would be appreciated
thank you