by Mary Bort | May 18, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized, Webinar FAQs
Q: A physician performed a fusion at the first tarsometatarsal joint and an open reduction with internal fixation of the second TMT joint. Can I report both 28740 and 28615?A: Yes, it would be appropriate to report both codes. They are being done at separate sites....
by Mary Bort | Apr 26, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
For many years I struggled coding foot and ankle procedures. I would ask myself: “Is this tendon a flexor or is it an extensor?” “Hmm... what does it do?” “Is this a ligament or is this a tendon?” Of course, back then we didn’t have internet and had to utilize...
by Deanna Upston | Mar 17, 2022 | News, Webinar FAQs
Q: Is there a code for placement of a bone flap in the abdominal subcutaneous tissue for "storage" until the bone flap can be replaced? A: Actually yes. CPT code 61316 is an add-on code that can be reported with an appropriate craniectomy code when a subcutaneous...
by Mary Bort | Feb 17, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized, Webinar FAQs
Q: Is it appropriate to wait for a pathology report before coding?A: Absolutely, I encourage it. Q: If my surgeon does not document the size of a lesion and the margins, can I take them from the pathology report? 4A: Ideally, this is not good practice. When specimens...
by Mary Bort | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
Orthopedic oncology is a subspeciality of orthopedics that involves the diagnosis and treatment of malignant disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic oncologists treat conditions such as: Primary bone cancers Soft tissue tumors Cancers, such as breast,...
