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Surgical Complications
“I have a patient who had a hammer toe deformity, and this required repair of the second toe. Unfortunately, the surgical site developed osteomyelitis. This complication occurred at postoperative week number four. I returned to the operating room to perform an amputation of the second toe because of osteomyelitis. I would like to hear thoughts on the appropriate modifiers. And how does the zero-day global period for the amputation play into the billing for the post operative care?”
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FDA Recalls
Coding
Debridement In The Post Operative Period
“The patient initially had a gastroc recession at the right lower extremity. Our surgeon performed a debridement procedure of the right foot ulceration. It was performed in the clinic, and we planned to code it as CPT 11042. However, the patient is in the 90-day post op period from the initial surgery that was performed 4 weeks ago. Is a modifier necessary to submit for payment? Is it 79?”
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FDA Recalls
FDA Recalls
Practice Management
New Orthotics Alliance Helps Podiatrists Improve Patient Care & Tap into Growing Market
A new strategic alliance in the orthotics industry is poised to elevate the level of care and quality of product you provide your patients, while helping you tap into the booming orthotics market. This alliance is intended to assist you in educating your patient population about the advantages of doctor prescribed orthotics as opposed to orthotics purchased from a retail outlet.
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