Patient was treated for an upper femoral fracture 5 weeks ago. Reported with 27245. She fell during the global period, injuring her lower femur.
To fix the lower femur, we had to remove the femoral rod and replace it with a smaller one – so I think for that we code S72.142A – 27245 (78) and then for the lower femur S72.452A – 27511-79???.
To fix the lower femur, we had to remove the femoral rod and replace it with a smaller one – so I think for that we code S72.142A – 27245 (78) and then for the lower femur S72.452A – 27511-79???.
Also, should I bill for removal of the first rod with a 20680?
Thank you!