Orthopedic Coding Alert

Condition Spotlight:

Know Hip Dislocation Types for ICD-10, CPT® Success

 Do you know how the surgeon typically diagnoses hip dislocations? When a patient dislocates their hip, the road to recovery can be daunting. Coding that road can be a bit stressful for coders, too. Why? You’ll have to identify the type of dislocation for optimal ICD-10 coding. Further, you’ll need to know how the provider reached the decision to perform surgery. [...]
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