Question: Our surgeon attempted to remove a loose body in the ankle arthroscopically, but it was too large so he had to perform an open removal. Do I bill only for the open procedure, or include the arthroscopic attempt as a discontinued procedure? Answer: Because your surgeon completed the procedure as an open case, you’ll report [...] Related articles:

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