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Reduction for Dislocation

Published on Mon Dec 19, 2016

Question: Our orthopedist completed a reduction in the office for a dislocation, placed a splint, and took postreduction films. Then, he completed another reduction of the same area, placed a splint, and took post-reduction films again. This was during the same office visit, so I assume the first reduction was unsuccessful. How do I report these services? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: Correct [...]
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