2010年1月2日 · The surgeon completely removed the arch bars and wire and wire fragments from the Erich arch bar and released the arch bar from the teeth. A coding tip for 21470 ( Open …

2011年10月26日 · My doctor charged for a CPT #21365 and a #21462. Then he charged for CPT #20670, arch bar removal. Does anyone know whether we can charge for this or is included in …

use of plates, arch bars, external fixation, and pin fixation are all possible fixation devices that depend on the extent of the fracture," adds Shipman. Depending on the type of fixation used, …

2008年4月8日 · In our practice, we use code 20694 for arch bar removal when code 21470 is used for repair. Unlike code 21110, 21470 does not include removal of arch bar. However, …

2000年7月1日 · Also, is the correct code for removal of arch bars 20670 or 20680? Connie Gregory Greenville, N.C. Answer: Open reduction of a mandible fracture, with interdental …

2020年10月15日 · Arch bar: Device used to provide stabilization of the jaw or teeth following oral surgery; arch bars follow the natural arch, or curve of the teeth. Fascia: Fatty or fibrous …

2009年7月1日 · Hello all, Had not had one of these before. Intermaxillary fixation screws removed, then all the wires and then the arch bars removed.... 20694 (arch bars and wires) …

2011年10月25日 · An arch bar was then adapted to the maxillary dentition with itnerdental wires in that area as well. Attention was directed to the left mandible retromolar area. An incision …

released the arch bar from the teeth. A coding tip for 21470 (Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches including internal fixation, interdental …

2011年9月9日 · The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (AAOMS) Committee on Health Care and Advocacy has this to say: "The removal of arch bars placed in the …