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That Middle Finger Injury Could Be No Joking Matter

Question: Review this case of a presentation for a finger injury and check your code assignment against our experts. Chief Complaint Finger pain, traumatic History of Present Illness A 33 y.o. male presents for right third finger pain. Pain is moderate to severe.  Pt states it began 1 week ago and felt a piece of metal was stuck in finger. Pt [...]
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