CMS has identified a set of anatomical modifiers to facilitate correct coding. for claims processing. Beginning July 28, 2015, Arbor Health Plan will begin utilizing coding policies to. support the use of anatomical modifiers.
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where the bones of the hip are abnormally shaped. Because they do not fit together perfectly, the hip bones rub against each other and cause damage to the joint. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is formed by the acetabulum, which is part of the large pelvis bone. The ball is the femoral head, which is the upper end of the femur (thighbone). A slippery tissue called articular cartilage covers the surface of the ball and the socket.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive disease isolated to the lung. It is a type of interstitial lung disease, which is a group of 200 diseases with similar symptoms but different causes.In IPF, lung tissue becomes scarred.The scarring typically starts at the edges of the lungs and progresses towards the center of the lungs, making it more and more difficult for a person to breathe. Unfortunately, IPF is a disabling disease without a known cure or treatment.n IPF, lung tissue becomes scarred. The scarring typically starts at the edges of the lungs and progresses towards the center of the lungs, making it more and more difficult for a person to breathe. Unfortunately, IPF is a disabling disease without a known cure or treatment.