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ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

Trauma Coding:

Use These 3 FAQs to Guide Your Trauma Claims

Published on Tue Nov 12, 2019

From gunshot wounds to fractures, find out how to code these traumas. Some EDs are known for their trauma centers, while others only see traumatic injuries once in a while — but no matter which category your emergency department falls into, you’ve got to be careful when coding these services. Just because your care involves a high degree of urgency [...]
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