tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 6

Reader Questions: Align Arthroplasty Coding With 28285

Question: Our physician recently performed “Arthroplasty/arthodesis of the second and third digits” and an “arthroplasty only of the fourth and fifth digits.” The podiatrist also performed an IM rod fixation of the left calcaneal tibial region and implanted a bone stimulator. The notes state:  “Using a #15 blade, excision of the eschar on the lateral aspect of the leg was completed. There was a small superficial wound and that was felt to excise as well. After this was performed, debridement of a nonviable bone over the lateral aspect of the foot was completed and also...

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