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Learn Code Specifics, Lower Risk on Wrist Arthrodesis Claims
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Orthopedic Coding Alert
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Learn Code Specifics, Lower Risk on Wrist Arthrodesis Claims
Here’s the code to choose for complete arthrodesis with sliding graft. Patients who report to [...] - Case Study Corner:
Check Out These Wrist Arthrodesis Scenarios
Do you know the difference between total and partial arthrodesis? When a patient presents for [...] - E/M Coding:
Use VANDALISM to Verify Hospital Care Specifics
Mnemonic device can help you ace hospital claims. Getting all the information just right on [...] - Modifier Madness:
Keep Q6 in Mind for Locum Tenens/FTC Claims
Do you know the new Medicare term for locum tenens? When one of your physicians [...] - You Be the Coder:
Coding Multiple Rib Fractures
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the surgeon performed open treatment of multiple rib fractures on a [...] - Reader Questions:
Get Hip to Contracture ICD-10 Rules
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service that [...] - Reader Questions:
Remember X Factor for These 7 Character Dx Codes
Question: Encounter notes indicate that a patient suffered from periprosthetic fracture near an internal prosthetic left [...] - Reader Questions:
Follow These Steps to Correct Sternoclavicular Dislocation Code
Question: What is a sternoclavicular dislocation, and how do I report surgical repairs of the injury? [...] - Reader Questions:
Use This Current Conditions Guidance for Tricky Dx
Question: When preparing a claim, should you enter the diagnosis code only for the condition the [...] - Reader Questions:
Use This Advice for Previous Patient E/Ms
Question: If a patient sees one surgeon in our practice, then one year later sees a [...]
