ICD-10:
Break Down Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture Cases to Uncover These Details
Published on Thu Jun 13, 2013
‘Open’ or ‘closed’ won’t be good enough documentation under ICD-10. When you report anesthesia during a surgical case to repair bimalleolar ankle fracture, be prepared to dig for more details once ICD-10 goes into effect. Difference: Currently, you’re accustomed to documenting closed or open fractures under ICD-9. Your provider (or the surgeon) will need to include additional details when following [...]
