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Knees
Hips
Shoulders
- 2011 Coding Guidance for Shoulder Arthroplasty Procedures
- 2011 Coding Guidance for Rotator Cuff Surgical Repair
Elbows
Spine
- 2011 Coding Guidance for Spinal Procedures Including Dynesys
- 2011 Coding Guidance for Universal Clamp Spinal Fixation System
- Lumbar Spine Fusion (Arthrodesis): Documenting Medical Necessity
Trauma
Surgical Products
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CMS - National Correct Coding Initiative
American Hospital Association's Central Office for Coding Resources
AMA Professional Resources - CPT ®
AAOS Practice Management – CPT/ICD-9 Coding Counsel (Requires AAOS membership and login information)
HCPCS Coding – CMS General Information
CMS 1500 Professional Claim Form – The National Uniform Claim Committee
UB-04 Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital Claim Form – The National Uniform Billing Committee
ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) General Information
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