The Upper Hand: Chuck & Chris Talk Hand Surgery Listener Mailbag w Discussion on Surgical Coding
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Apr 10, 2022 The hosts tackle listener questions about the complexities of surgical coding, comparing practices in academia and private practice. They reflect on their experiences with patient rounds and teaching dynamics, while sharing insights on TFCC repair techniques and upcoming studies. The discussion also includes amusing anecdotes about coding confusion, emphasizing its importance for fair surgeon compensation. Their lively conversation encapsulates both the challenges and rewards found within the field of hand surgery.
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Rounding Anecdote
- Speaker 1 had a recent rounding experience with both expected and unexpected events.
- A patient was in the bathroom, another was being transported, and a new patient was added.
Listener Email
- Chris received an email from Andy Nelson about TFCC repair techniques after listening to the podcast.
- Nelson discovered the podcast during his commute and offered suggestions and questions.
Coding and Compensation
- Coding practices vary based on compensation models, with RVU-based surgeons coding more aggressively.
- Salaried surgeons code less aggressively, influenced by practice setting.