Orthopedic Coding Alert

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2 Tips Tell You How to Report Hip Dislocations

Search beyond trauma codes for spontaneous and post-THR reductions CPT® and ICD-10 both offer specific codes depending on the reason for a patient’s hip dislocation. Here’s where to turn when a claim for something other than trauma crosses your desk. Tip 1: Choose Spontaneous ICD-10 by Type If the patient has a spontaneous hip dislocation, you should choose among the [...]
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