Coding Coach:Ace ACL Coding With 3 Can't Miss Tips
Knee surgeons starting to use pain pumps? Check question 3
As many as 300,000 Americans tear or rupture an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) each year. But the fact that arthroscopic ACL surgery is common doesn't mean coding the procedure is straightforward. Tackle some of the variations that arise in ACL procedures with these three expert tips.
Tip 1: Think 29999 For Thermal ShrinkageQuestion: How should I report arthroscopic ACL thermal shrinkage when our doctor performs it?
Answer: Some surgeons use thermal treatments to tighten a stretched ACL. CPT does not offer a particular code for thermal shrinkage, so...
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