ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

Fracture Care:

Strategies Help You Ace Your ED Orthopedic Procedure Coding

Emergency department (ED) physicians are often the first line in evaluating, diagnosing and treating orthopedic injuries. And emergency physicians often have an opportunity to provide additional services beyond typical evaluation and management (E/M), so understanding what details to include in the note will be critical for proper reporting --- and recouping pay.  Avoid Fragmented Fracture Coding Management of fractures in [...]
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