WebJul 10, 2024 · Best answers. 0. May 25, 2012. #1. i am coding a procedure that includes: arthroscopic medial menisectomy 29881. arthroscopic osteophyte excision of tibia.?? it reads.....the medial compartment was visualized first. this was arthritic. there was an osteophye in the middle of the tibial condyle that was planes smooth. there was some … WebFeb 18, 2009 · Feb 17, 2009. #6. Dr. did Irrigation and debride. of knee wound with elevation of skin flap and closure. He then did excision of bony exostosis of patella. Here's an abbreviated portion of the note that discusses the excision of the exostosis: A rongeur was used to remove and scrape the now exposed portion of the patella down to bleeding ...
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http://eatonhand.com/coding/cpt11.htm WebOct 30, 2009 · Excision of a bone spur through the Achilles tendon can also be reported using 28118 because the attaching or reattaching of the Achilles tendon to get to this spur would be considered inherent in the removal of the spur. CPT code 28118 represents, “Ostectomy, calcaneus.”. dabi thirst trap
cpt for excision of rt index distal phalanx exostosis - AAPC
WebOstectomy CPT Codes. Excision of epiphyseal bar, with or without autogenous soft tissue graft obtained through the same fascial incision (20150) Excision or curettage of bone … WebDec 13, 2024 · Best answers. 0. Dec 13, 2024. #2. I believe the correct code is 28122. If you look at the note under CPT 28108 it says "For partial excision of bossing or exostosis for phalanx in the foot, use 28124". I understand your provider is performing an exostectomy on the TMT and not the phalanx however I believe this rule would apply across the board. WebSep 20, 2011 · Under CPT 27640 and 27641 is states for excision of exostosis, use 27635. First I would like to make sure Im coding this correctly and if I am, does anyone know of any documentation that can help to get this paid/ Any help would be appriciated. DIAGNOSIS: Osteophytes/exostosis on the lateral ankle gutter region. dab it off cleaning fluid