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Need help with a Code for Rehab - Noncoder
Posted: Oct 19, 2012
What is the code number for this statement:
"Ultrasound with dexamethasone to Achilles tendon"
Is it the iontophoresis code of 97033?
Thanks for any help!
Answer - Coder
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No, that would not be iontophoresis. Iontophoresis and ultrasound are two completely different things, no matter what "additive" you smear on the skin. Look up iontophoresis and ultrasound in Wikipedia and you will see why.
I would use the ultrasound code . . . 97035. Note that both 97035 and 97033 are per 15 minutes. You did not mention how long it was done for, but if the documentation did not say how long, it is a problem. Guessing isn't ok.
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