tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2022 Issue Q3

Injections: Target Joint Size for Sure Shot Coding

Do you know what separates small/intermediate/ major joints? When patients report to the ED for joint/bursa injections, things can get tricky fast for coders. Why? There are different codes for different joint sizes — and the distinction isn’t always so clear. Also, there’s the question of guidance, and which kind, the provider used during the injection to ensure correct coding. During her HEALTHCON 2022 session, Angela Clements, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CGSC, COSC, CCS, AAPC Approved Instructor, ran attendees through some of the more pressing questions surrounding these injections. Check out what she had to say. Size Matters...

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