tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2004 Issue 11

4 Case Studies Demonstrate the Ins and Outs of Foreign-Body Removal

FBR doesn't always mean a 20000-series code CPT does not employ a uniform set of guidelines for reporting removal of foreign bodies. As such, coding for foreign-body removal (FBR) can vary greatly depending on the type of foreign body, its anatomic location, and the depth from which the surgeon must remove it.  Compare your toughest FBR claim to one of our four case studies, and you're sure to find the coding solution you need. Case #1: No Incision Means No Separate FBR The situation: While operating a metal lathe, the patient embeds several small metal filings in his...

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