1. Coding for arthroscopic reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. ACL surgery is defined by CPT 29888 (Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or ...

According to published results, orthopedic residents who received formal medical coding education better identified proper billing codes for common procedures compared with residents who received ...

8. Hammertoe repairs. Another common problem with orthopedic coding occurs with hammertoe repairs, Ms. Jones says. She says hammertoe repair CPT codes can be used for any technique used to repair a ...

NEW ORLEANS — Most orthopedic trainees lack, yet desire more formal education in documentation and coding, according to results of a national survey presented here.

The course called Professional Medical Coding Training Module 7: Musculoskeletal Systems will cover coding of scope procedures versus open procedures, the components of the musculoskeletal system, key ...