tci E/M Coding Alert - 2023 Issue Q1

Diagnosis Focus: Know Which Presurgical Services Accompany a TKR

Hint: The decision for a TKR may formulate over several visits. If a provider decides that a patient requires a total knee replacement (TKR), the patient may need presurgical services, too. The decision to perform a TKR is big, so find out how a provider comes to the decision, which diagnoses you may find associated with a TKR, and how to code every aspect. You May See an Osteoarthritis Dx Many TKR surgeries begin with the same condition. “I’d say more than 90 percent of TKR cases are due to primary osteoarthritis. In some cases, I’ve...

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