Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

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Pinpoint Correct Arthritis Dx Code

Question: A 35-year-old male patient came into the podiatrist’s office complaining of pain in his left ankle. His history indicates that he broke the ankle 18 years earlier while playing high-school football. My podiatrist determines that the patient has post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the left ankle. Which ICD-10-CM code should I report for this condition? Florida Subscriber Answer: You should report [...]
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