tci E/M Coding Alert - 2024 Issue Q1

Procedure Focus: Explore Options for Reporting Osteotomy

Check how the decision for surgery was made. Coders responsible for reporting osteotomy claims need to be meticulous, or they might miss including certain services in addition to the primary procedure. Here’s a primer to keep handy if an osteotomy claim hits your desk. Define Osteotomy Spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of anatomical structures in the spine, such as the lamina and facet joints, to treat deformity. While it is typically performed as part of deformity correction, osteotomy concurrently results in spinal decompression treatment, which would not be separately reportable. Consequently, one would...

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