AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2016 Issue 3; ASK THE EDITOR

Replacement of multiple joint components

Our facility has been advised to report multiple units of HCPCS code C1776, Joint device (implantable), for each component utilized in surgeries performed, for example a partial knee procedure. We do not agree and think HCPCS code C1776 would include the multiple components. What is the correct way to report multiple components using code C1776? ...

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