Re: Coding

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Coding


betty dively 08-20-2008, 8:18 AM

These doctors are throwing me curves today.  What code would you use for Second Stage revision right total hip arthroplasty.  Diagnosis was infection total hip.  Thanaks

Re: Coding


born 2 code 08-20-2008, 10:53 PM

Betty, I feel it would be 27134 or 27137 or 27138 based upon the scenario with dx as 996.66.

I would appreciate if Barb could give her comments on the codes which I've suggested.

Chris.

Re: Coding


born 2 code 08-20-2008, 10:56 PM

i forgot to tell about the modifier. since this is the second stage of the procedure i would suggest modifier 58.

chris.

Re: Coding


Barb S. 08-22-2008, 11:03 AM
27134 with dx 996.66    (27134 revision of both femoral and acetabular components)