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Broken Ribs, E/Ms, and X-Rays
Published on Wed Apr 12, 2023
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the ED physician performed an evaluation and management (E/M) service for a patient who hurt their ribs playing football. They were hit in the ribs by an opponent’s helmet during a tackle. They then ordered a left-sided four-view rib x-ray with posteroanterior chest exam. After interpreting the films and diagnosing two closed rib fractures on the [...]