You Be the Coder:
Can I Code for Both a Splint and Fracture Care from Same ED Provider?
Published on Wed Mar 19, 2014
Question: Chief Compliant: Right wrist injury History: This 66-year-old woman was standing on the counter in the bathroom trying to change a light bulb when she stepped down and lost her balance, falling on her outstretched right hand. The injury occurred just prior to arrival. Her only complaint is 6 out of 10 pain in the wrist area. She says this [...]