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March 19,2025
Capturing the implantation and insertion of devices is an important aspect of coding for an ASC coder to be familiar with. What are implantable and Insertable Devices? Insertable devices are single-use devices that are inserted in the body but removed before the termination of the procedure. Implanted devices are items that remain in the body after the termination of the procedure and the patient exits the procedure room. If the provider uses an implant during a procedure but must remove it before the patient exits the OR, then the implant HCPCS code is not reportable and the device would be considered waste. Common insertable devices in the ...
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