Radiology Coding Alert
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823.00 Covers McKeever and More
Published on Fri Nov 04, 2011
Question: Wyoming Subscriber Answer: This fracture involves the bony protrusion on the tibial plateau and is a knee injury typically found in children and adolescents.
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Radiology Coding Alert
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823.00 Covers McKeever and More
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72195-72197 Apply to Sacrum
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