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ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

Injections:

Target Joint Size for Sure Shot Coding

Published on Mon Jun 13, 2022

Do you know what separates small/intermediate/ major joints? When patients report to the ED for joint/bursa injections, things can get tricky fast for coders. Why? There are different codes for different joint sizes — and the distinction isn’t always so clear. Also, there’s the question of guidance, and which kind, the provider used during the injection to ensure correct coding. [...]
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