CME OnDemand: Crack the Codes Practice Management and Coding-Workbook: The Surgical Global Period, Modifiers, and ICD-10 for Foot & Ankle

Workbook: The Surgical Global Period, Modifiers, and ICD-10 for Foot & Ankle

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The document provides information on various modifiers and ICD-10 codes for foot and ankle procedures. <br /><br />Modifiers mentioned include Modifier 24, which is used to indicate that an evaluation and management service was performed during a postoperative period for a reason unrelated to the original procedure. Modifier 25 is used to indicate that a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service was provided on the same day as a procedure. Modifier 57 is used to indicate that an evaluation and management service resulted in the decision to perform a major surgery. Modifier 59 is used to indicate that a procedure or service is distinct from another procedure or service performed on the same day. Modifier 76 is used to indicate that a procedure was repeated by the same physician in the same operative session.<br /><br />ICD-10 codes mentioned include codes for primary and post-traumatic osteoarthritis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, ganglion, hallux valgus, flat foot, sprains, strains, lacerations, and more.<br /><br />The document also includes a course evaluation form for participants to provide feedback on the program.

Keywords

modifiers

ICD-10 codes

foot and ankle procedures

Modifier 24

Modifier 25

Modifier 57

Modifier 59

Modifier 76

primary osteoarthritis

post-traumatic osteoarthritis