BK presents as AK
josh satre
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Title:
BK presents as AK
Creator:
josh satre
Date:
12/26/2018
Text:
Hello All
I have a patient that has recently been referred to our clinic and presents a couple unique challenges for me. The pt is a congenital BK amputee and has been since childhood. Pt is in his 30s now and is quite active. Pt had his knee fused when he was a child and thus presents similarly to a really long AK. The first question that I have pertains to those experienced in coding. Does insurance pay for AK codes when diagnosis is BK? Pt has a definite need for AK componentry but not the right amputation. Medicaid is the payer source. The second question that I have pertains more to those with clinical experience and the desire to teach/share. Has anyone had experience with similar cases? What works well and what doesn't when knee centers are drastically different. Pt's tibia is roughly 8 cm in length. Any and all help is much appreciated. I will repost suggestions.
Thanks Josh Satre O&P res
I have a patient that has recently been referred to our clinic and presents a couple unique challenges for me. The pt is a congenital BK amputee and has been since childhood. Pt is in his 30s now and is quite active. Pt had his knee fused when he was a child and thus presents similarly to a really long AK. The first question that I have pertains to those experienced in coding. Does insurance pay for AK codes when diagnosis is BK? Pt has a definite need for AK componentry but not the right amputation. Medicaid is the payer source. The second question that I have pertains more to those with clinical experience and the desire to teach/share. Has anyone had experience with similar cases? What works well and what doesn't when knee centers are drastically different. Pt's tibia is roughly 8 cm in length. Any and all help is much appreciated. I will repost suggestions.
Thanks Josh Satre O&P res
Citation
josh satre, “BK presents as AK,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/209262.
