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Report Manipulation Along With Palmar Fascial Cord Injection
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the ED physician injected collagenase for a patient with “palmar fascial cord.” After the injection, the physician also manipulated the cord. Is there a way to code for both services? Louisiana Subscriber Answer: Yes, there is. On the claim, report: More info: “Palmar fascial cord” is also known as Dupuytren’s contracture.
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