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Reveal no Weakness in Achilles Rupture Coding

Published on Fri Feb 10, 2023

Do you know how to code for a Thompson test? When a patient ruptures their Achilles tendon, they might show up in the ED before receiving a diagnosis. While it’s unlikely the physician would surgically treat the injury, they could diagnose and identify the defect before sending the patient to another provider to get the injury repaired. The diagnostic process [...]
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