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Learn These Ortho-Specific Coding Conventions for I&D Success

Published on Fri Oct 05, 2018

Expert: Don’t confuse I&D with irrigation and debridement. Orthopedic coders might not code as many incision and drainage (I&D) procedures as some other practices, but I&D knowledge needs to be part of your coding arsenal — because I&Ds happen. Check out this Q&A with Denise Paige, CPC, COSC, an orthopedic coder with Bright Health Physicians in Whittier, California and stay [...]
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