Hello,
Could use some assistance. I have a denied line item for 20680. Pt had previous surgery from femur neck fracture with implanted screw for stabilization from a previous provider and surgery 30 years ago. Pt fell and broke same femur.
Surgeon had to remove the previous hardware for stabilization of new fracture.
Can this CPT be billed separately from treatment? And are there modifiers that will help identify the need for this portion of the new surgery?
Could use some assistance. I have a denied line item for 20680. Pt had previous surgery from femur neck fracture with implanted screw for stabilization from a previous provider and surgery 30 years ago. Pt fell and broke same femur.
Surgeon had to remove the previous hardware for stabilization of new fracture.
Can this CPT be billed separately from treatment? And are there modifiers that will help identify the need for this portion of the new surgery?