Follow These Rules When Coding Total Knee Replacements - AAPC
WEBNov 7, 2022 · Once the orthopedist decides that a TKR is necessary, coding becomes a bit clearer. You will code nearly every TKR with one code: 27447 (Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)). This is the natural progression of services many will receive before …
WEBKNEE ARTHROPLASTY (KNEE REPLACEMENT) Description: Knee arthroplasty (also known as knee replacement) is a surgical procedure in which the worn and/or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are replaced with a prosthesis made of metal, ceramic material, or high-density plastic. It is most commonly performed for advanced knee
CPT® Code 01402 - Anesthesia for Procedures on the Knee and
WEBThe Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 01402 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Anesthesia for Procedures on the Knee and Popliteal Area.
CPT ® 27447, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction
WEBThe Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27447 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.
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WEBJun 28, 2016 · You will have separate CPT® codes for revision surgery. If the failure of the TKR requires a revision to only one component, use 27486 (Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; one component). For the entire knee, use 27487 (Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial …
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WEBOct 4, 2010 · Step 1: Report the knee replacement. Although the surgeon discussed the tibial nonunion first, you should code the total knee arthroplasty first. Not only is this the higher-paying procedure, but it was also a complicated surgery and the main intent of the surgeon's visit to the OR with the patient. You should report 27447 (Arthroplasty, knee ...
Wiki Total knee with assist of MAKO - AAPC
WEBFeb 18, 2017 · 301. Best answers. 0. Feb 26, 2018. #3. MAKO is a system by Stryker which brings the use of robotics into joint replacement procedures (knee and hip). I have never used it nor seen it used, but it would be used intra-operatively to assist and guide the bone cuts of the femur, tibia, and probably the patella, so as to be as exacting and precise ...
Seven Steps to Correct Surgical Coding - AAPC Knowledge Center
WEBApr 1, 2017 · PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Left unicompartmental knee replacement. Based on the documentation above, an unicompartmental knee replacement on the left knee was performed. A unicompartmental knee replacement indicates only one of the three compartments of the knee (medial, lateral, or patellofemoral) was altered during the …
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WEBMay 1, 2000 · The correct code for a total knee replacement is 27447 (arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing [total knee replacement]). If only a medial or lateral component is the target of the replacement (unicondylar knee replacement), use 27446 (arthroplasty, knee, condyle …
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WEBJun 27, 2014 · Procedure overview: The surgeon scheduled a patient for hardware removal (from a tibia fracture), as well as a total knee replacement. When he opened the patient, he found it necessary to perform major deep hardware removal, tibial tubercle reconstruction, trabecular metal coil insertion, wedge medial tibial base plate, and long stem tibial ...