gross examination of a metal screw removed from a patient ankle. report code(s) _____

What happened to my broken ankle with 8 screws?

Adrian on March 09, 2016: I broke my ankle in 2000 and had a plate with 8 screws to hold it together. It was fine for years (forget I had any surgery there) however, it is now starting to cause issues where my ankle around the metal work with swell and I have to take very strong painkillers to manage with the pain.

What is the injury code for removal of internal fixation device?

I would use Z47.2- encounter for removal of internal fixation device, as well as the original injury code for sequela. I'm curious why you would use the injury code with the sequel and not subsequent?

Should I keep the metal in my ankle after surgery?

BUT the best thing is how great your ankle looks and it is totally healed. So there is no reason you should keep it in there. I'm scheduled to have it removed on July 17th at 10:30 am and he said there would not be any pain after the metal was removed.

How do you code a 20680 fracture?

The correct answer based on this scenario is to report 20680 twice because there are 2 separate fractures, 2 separate fixations. Code for the definitive procedure, which in this case is the removal of the plate (screws fixated the plate).

What is procedure code 88300?

Service code 88300 is used for any specimen that in the opinion of the examining pathologist can be accurately diagnosed “without” microscopic examination.

What does CPT code 88302 mean?

Service code 88302 is used when gross and microscopic examination is performed on a specimen to confirm identification and the absence of disease.

What is the difference between CPT code 88304 and 88305?

Using 88304 when the diagnoses are benign and 88305 when the diagnosis is malignant.

What are the CPT codes for pathology?

2022 CPT updates for pathology consultsCPT 80500 and 80502 will be deleted in 2022.80500 (Clinical pathology consultation; limited, without review of patient's history and medical records)80502 (… ... Effective January 1, 2022: The following new codes will be replacing the 80500 and 80502.More items...•

What is CPT code G0452?

HCPCS code G0452 (molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report) may be reported for medically reasonable and necessary interpretations of molecular pathology procedures by physicians (M.D. or D.O.).

What is procedure code 88342?

88342 – Immunohistochemistry or immunocytochemistry, per specimen; initial single antibody stain procedure. CPT code 88342 is a primary procedure code and includes “per specimen” in the description. You should report it for the initial single antibody stain procedure on each separate specimen.

What does 88305 mean?

CPT Code 88305 is used to report Dissect Surgical Pathology. Anatomical pathology concerns with examination of surgical specimens of tissues removed from living patients for the purpose of diagnosis of disease and guidance in the care of patients.

What is procedure code 11420?

11420. EXCISION, BENIGN LESION INCLUDING MARGINS, EXCEPT SKIN TAG (UNLESS LISTED ELSEWHERE), SCALP, NECK, HANDS, FEET, GENITALIA; EXCISED DIAMETER 0.5 CM OR LESS. 11421.

What is the CPT code 88305?

Procedure code 88305 (Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination) includes different types of biopsies. Diagnosis of malignancies and inflammatory conditions frequently requires numerous biopsies of a particular organ or suspicious site.

What is the CPT code 88341?

Description. 88341. IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY OR IMMUNOCYTOCHEMISTRY, PER SPECIMEN; EACH ADDITIONAL SINGLE ANTIBODY STAIN PROCEDURE (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)

What is procedure code 88360?

CPT® Code 88360 in section: Morphometric analysis, tumor immunohistochemistry (eg, Her-2/neu, estrogen receptor/progesterone receptor), quantitative or semiquantitative, each antibody.

What is procedure code 88173?

Code 88173 encompasses the fine-needle aspirate cytologic evaluation and interpretation with report, irrespective of the method and type of preparation and the number of slides reviewed. All passes from one fine-needle aspirate procedure are reported as one unit of 88173.

How far up from ankle joint does tibial shaft hurt?

Increased use would cause pain in the tibial shaft about 4-6 inches up from the ankle joint itself. No pain in the joint and I’d get slight bruising overnight in the calf muscle along the lower end of the tibia with increased stiffness again for a brief spell.

Why does leaving hardware in weaken bone?

I also read that leaving the hardware in actually weakens your bone because the screws break up the bone's mass. The bone can rely on them too much, potentially preventing the bone from growing as strong as it could. I've read this on different websites, so I don't know any of this for fact—just learning from others.

Why did a friend leave the hardware?

Here is one story in which that happened: A friend broke his ankle and left the hardware there. Ten years after the injury, he decided to get it removed because it was causing him problems.

What did another nurse take a swab and it came back positive for?

Another nurse took a swab and it came back positive for MRSA.