by kkluglein | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
Q: Would you please explain the difference between a hemiarthroplasty and prosthetic replacement?A: A hemi would only be one component, whereas a total would be two components. Q: Please provide your reference for your measurements. The AMA stated measurements...
by kkluglein | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog
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...
by kkluglein | Feb 15, 2021 | Tips & Expertise
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...
by kkluglein | Jan 26, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
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...
by kkluglein | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Expertise
Q: Can we count resident’s time?A: No. Teaching physician rules haven’t changed. Resident time is not billable. Q: Do you need to document exactly how you spent your time with the patient, or just the total minutes?A: It is recommended to document total minutes plus...
