Implant

Coding

IMPLANT vs. FOREIGN BODY

by Dr. Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC

August 19, 2022
By tahlia@tldsystems.com
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What are the new rules that went into effect on January 1, 2022 for the removal of hardware? I am not sure whether to bill for the removal of an implant or for the removal of a foreign body. How do you distinguish between an implant and a foreign body?