tci Part B Insider - 2006 Issue 2

PODIATRY: Reader Question--Conquer Compression Therapy Coding With This Advice

Question: I have documentation for a patient who received compression therapy for a venous stasis ulcer. What codes should I report? Maryland SubscriberAnswer: Unlike statin therapy, there’s no one code for compression therapy for venous stasis ulcers. Podiatrists treat venous stasis ulcers with a number of modalities, depending on the situation. Examples include the Unna boot, for which you may only report the application of the boot (29582, Strapping; Unna boot). Caution: You cannot report a separate service for removing the Unna boot. Coders sometimes mistakenly report 29700 (Removal or bivalving; gauntlet, boot or body cast) for...

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