Coding Strategies: Part 2: Overcome These 3 Common Challenges In Hip Replacement Coding

Pay attention to graft retrieval, resurfacing, and femoral block and check on carrier specifications.

In the last issue of Orthopedic Coding Alert, we looked at how to report additional procedures bundled in hip replacement code(s) that could complicate your code selection. This month, we'll continue reviewing hip replacement coding challenges by giving you advice on reporting grafts, femoral blocks, and resurfacing.

Next month: Look for instruction on coding infection and dislocation interventions with hip replacements and how to report the underlying cause.

Turn to Carrier Specifications for Bone Grafts

You report the partial or total hip replacement codes irrespective of whether your [...]

- Published on 2012-01-27