by Deanna Upston | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
The work of a neurosurgical coder encompasses many different types of procedures and takes you all over the CPT book. There are sections for work on the spine, the spinal cord, nerves, and brain. Since March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month, we decided March...
by Deanna Upston | Sep 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or wound vac coding has been an area that generates a lot of questions and confusion. These codes are widely used and have a specific purpose. So, let’s take some time to discuss exactly what NPWT is, break down the four code...
by Deanna Upston | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Deanna Upston | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Deanna Upston | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
This blog post has been a long time coming, as this topic has been top-of-mind since 2018, when critical care services were placed on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) work plan. Since that time, I have had an opportunity to review hundreds of critical care charts...
