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Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Fractures Webinar Q&A
Q: Most of the time my provider doesn’t tell me if a fracture is displaced, so based on what you said early in your presentation, the default is displaced. Is that correct? A: Yes, that’s absolutely correct. I would however try to encourage them to document this...
Fractures: Things that make you go Hmm…
Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding
Fracture care may seem straightforward, but many coders struggle and/or get confused when it comes to the different types of fractures and how to code for them. I think knowing the anatomy, what the fractures look like, what the different terms mean, and what to look for in the documentation help tremendously. Continue reading to learn more about this topic! | Read More.
Tips & Expertise: PCS Spinal Fusions Intermediate Webinar Q&A
Please Note: Screen 44 in the live presentation showed code 00NW0ZZ for release of the spinal cord twice. It should only be listed once. Code 01N10ZZ for release of the cervical spinal nerve should also be assigned. Q: If he said he used the mix of bone graft, bone...
Tips & Expertise: CPT Spinal Fusion: An organized approach to coding webinar FAQ’s
Q: Can we code 20930 for iFactor bone graft used with interbody device?A: Yes, it’s appropriate to report any separate grafting material used with an interbody device. Q: Can we code 63042 for revision decompression with no discectomy?A: No, a discectomy is...
CPT Coding for Spine, an Organized Approach!
Blog Post: Digging into HIM & Coding
Have you ever been presented with a several-page operative report for a spinal fusion surgery and felt overwhelmed? And you don’t know where to start? Then this is the webinar for you! Have you ever heard the question; how do you eat an elephant? The answer one bite at a time! That is precisely the approach we will be doing with this webinar! During this one-hour webinar, we will dig into the four main elements that can be part of every spine surgery. Continue reading for a sneak peek of this webinar.
Creating a Team of Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR) for a CoC Accredited Organization
According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 1.9 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2021. Research shows that up to 50% of cancer cases are preventable with the knowledge we have today. The month of February is National Cancer Prevention Month, dedicated to educating individuals on how to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Certified Tumor Registrars (CTR) also play a large role in gathering the data needed for cancer research, treatment, and prevention. We thought this would be a great time to share a unique project facilitated by our team and the journey to assist a client develop their own team of CTRs.
Tips & Expertise: PCS Spinal Fusion Basics
Q: You covered all of the devices in the fusion tables except synthetic substitute. When would this device be used?A: Fusion of the spine with a synthetic substitute is extremely rare since some type of bone graft is used to “glue” the joint together. The device...
Tips & Expertise: Hips, Shoulders, Knees and Codes: CPT Coding for Joint Replacement Webinar FAQs
Q: I have a physician who performed a conversion of a patellofemoral joint to a total knee. He replaced the patellar polyethylene and implanted a total knee replacement. What would be the appropriate code for this? Would this be reported as 27447 or do we need to use...
Tips & Expertise: CPT Coding for Joint Replacement
Q: I have a physician who performed a conversion of a patellofemoral joint to a total knee. He replaced the patellar polyethylene and implanted a total knee replacement. What would be the appropriate code for this? Would this be reported as 27447 or do we need to use...
Tips & Expertise: CPT and PCS Spinal Anatomy and Pathology
Q: You mentioned that another physician often does the anterior approach for the surgeon performing fusion. How do you code for that anterior approach for that surgeon? A: CPT: For pro-fee CPT coding, both surgeons should report the correct anterior approach CPT...