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Two physicians see the same inpatient on the same day which one gets modifier 25? A patient looks sicker today but the note doesn't support high MDM is it still 99233? This 2026 guide breaks down exactly how CPT 99231, 99232, and 99233 are selected by MDM or time, not clinical impression, and the billing mistakes that quietly cost hospital-based practices real revenue.

Total joint replacement is one of the highest-reimbursing procedure categories in orthopedic surgery and one of the highest-risk for denials when coding and documentation fall short. This 2026 guide breaks down CPT 27130 (total hip), 27447 (total knee), and 23472 (total shoulder) arthroplasty billing: global periods, modifier rules, ICD-10 pairings, documentation requirements, and the denial patterns that quietly cost orthopedic practices real revenue per case.

CPT codes 20000 through 29999 cover every musculoskeletal surgery an orthopedic practice bills from a simple closed fracture to a complex spinal fusion. This 2026 guide breaks down the major procedure categories, the documentation every operative note needs, the 18 modifiers that determine correct payment, and the coding workflow that keeps claims clean from patient visit to payment posting.

Discover CPT codes, modifiers, denial prevention, and revenue optimization strategies that help orthopedic practices cut preventable losses and boost net collections.