How to code a surgical correction of a cross over toe
Surgical correction of a cross over toe is a very simple procedure to code. The procedure code is 28313. The diagnosis code is M20.5X1 or M20.5X2 (if left foot)
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How to Code a 1st MTP fusion by a Podiatrist
Coding a first metatarsal phalangeal fusion done by a Podiatrist is very easy. All you have to do is use the code 28750. It really is that easy for such a complicated procedure.
How to bill and Code for Gait Analysis
Finding the correct code for gait analysis can be difficult. The one point I want to make is if you are going to bill and code for gait analysis, make sure to document. Listen, you may know how to do it but I suggest you have some sort of reference or use a computer, because …
How to bill and code Ankle Fusion
It’s amazing that for such a complicated procedure such as an ankle fusion how easy it is to code. Basically if you are performing an ankle fusion you use the CPT Code 27870
How to bill and Code an Ankle Arthroplasty revision
Billing and Coding an Ankle Arthroplasty revision is actually really simple, which is completely different than how complicated the procedure is. It’s simple: the CTP code for a revision Ankle Arthroplasty is 27703
How to Bill and Code an ultrasound injection or Arthrocentesis of the Ankle
There are many reasons to perform an ultrasound guided injection of the ankle as a Podiatrist. Also, there are many reasons to use an ultrasound machine to perform said procedure. Now the first key to billing the injection of the ankle is billing the correct CPT code for the ultrasound guidance for the procedure. …
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How to bill an ultrasound guided arthrocentesis of the 1st MTP
Sometimes Podiatrists have to provide specific injections in the big toe joint or the 1st MTP joint as it is commonly referred. Whether it is for gout or capsulitis there are multiple methods to accomplish this. Now the key to billing and coding this is such that you want to bill 76942, which is defined …
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How to bill for an ultrasound guided injection of a ganglionic cyst
Now there are two procedures that can be used for injections of ganglionic cysts. You can drain them or you can inject them with corticosteroids. Both are acceptable treatments and both injections are coded and billed similarly. Whether the doctor is injecting or aspirating the ganglionic cyst the billing of the ultrasound musculoskeletal examination is …
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How to Bill an ultrasound guided injection for Plantar Fasciitis
Okay we want to bill two things when we are performing an ultrasound guided injection of the plantar fascia. First off we need to bill the CPT code for the evaluation of the Plantar Fascia and the code that should be used there is 76942 Now the second part is the CPT code that should be …
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All the Bunion Surgery Codes a Podiatrist will need
So you want to bill Bunion Surgery. Here is a simple guide to billing bunion surgery. I hope to explain them in English for both the Podiatrist and the biller. 28298: This correction for Hallux Valgus code is reserved for base wedge osteotomies of the Metatarsal, essentially severe bunions. In other words, if the Metatarsal …
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