AAOS Now – December 2016
by Michael R. Marks, MD, MBA
If a constant stream of denials for hip arthroscopy procedures frustrates you, know that you are not alone. These denials are a common source of angst for physicians. The good news is, if you know how to avoid common coding pitfalls, document correctly, and follow payer medical policies, most of these denials will disappear.
The key is having proper documentation, prior to submitting the claim.
Hip Arthroscopy from a Coding Context
This minimally invasive hip surgery is still relatively new. Although the number of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes is expanding, carrier policies have not quite caught up with the orthopaedic community’s acceptance.