ORIF distal radius fracture malunion

Hi everyone! I'm coding a "ORIF distal radius fracture malunion." Would this be 25400 (repair radius malunion) or 25607 (ORIF extra-articular radius fracture)? There are also no NCCI edits for these two codes, so could they theoretically be billed together?

Thanks

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92134 Denial

Our office is getting denied for CPT 92134 the only insurance that is denying this is Humana Medicare Adv. I have looked at the LCA's and LCD's to make sure the dx code I am linking to the CPT code is payable and they still continue to deny. Is anyone else having this issue? I'm not sure how to get them to pay?

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Copays for claims denied for timely filing?

I have searched and cannot find a straight answer on this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have worked in places that do both but I am hoping to find documentation that clearly states what is correct:
When a provider collects a copay at the time of service but the claim isn't submitted within the timely filing deadlines and gets denied; can the provider keep the copay or does it have to be refunded (or remain a credit on the patient's account)?
For providers that currently keep...

Copays for claims denied for timely filing?

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Removal of voice prosthesis

Procedure(s) Performed: Debulking Granulation ball and removal of indwelling voice prosthesis

Diagnosis: airway obstruction due to granulation tissue mass and indwelling voice prostheses partial extrusion

Description of Procedure(s):
Pt to OR - Positioned and draped - time outs performed - Pt s/p laryngectomy stomal airway 85% obstructed with extruding prostheses and granuloma ball - With trach collar an iv sedation and lidocaine in airway - the granulation ball and prosthesis was removed...

Removal of voice prosthesis

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Data Points/Independent Vis/Test billed profee on same day

Hello from California

Cardiology MD billed: 99214 + 93000.

List of lab results in side-header of clinic note - no mention in note of "I reviewed...".
Previously performed echo reviewed in chart, but not documented whether this MD performed/billed that previous echo or not. (would query)
EKG performed in clinic that day, read and billed by same MD.

4+ stable chronic diagnoses addressed, and nothing ordered other than the EKG which was performed and billed by MD same DOS, with...

Data Points/Independent Vis/Test billed profee on same day

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31020?

I've attached a redacted operative report, if someone can tell me if you would use 31020 for the underlined area on page 2. Thank you!

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Looking for a medical coding position OR a chance to get more coding experience

I have been looking for opportunities to use my education and acquire experience.

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