tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 33

Part B Coding Coach: Knee: Kick Your Knee Surgery Payment Into Gear With These Expert Tips

Hint: Precertification does not address coverage issues. Knee surgery remains one of the top procedures for orthopedic surgeons, but coders can find it difficult to navigate the codes for new procedures and for combination surgeries. If you could use a quick knee coding primer, we’ve got just the information you need. You Can Report ACL Repair With Meniscectomy Patients who suffer complex sports injuries often present with a combination of problems. Your surgeon might repair not just the medial or lateral meniscus but also ligament injuries. The good news is that you can usually report both procedures. For...

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