Providing several tables with information, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends coders review all the major changes in:
• Radiofrequency and cryoablation of bone tumors
• Open reduction of rib fractures
• Percutaneous vertebroplasty and vertebral augmentation
• Sacroiliac joint arthrodesis
AAOS advocates coders review the entire CPT manual for changes specific to orthopedics and other specialties.
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