Avoid these ICD-9 codes when associated with compartment syndrome. Reread the multi-trauma example on page 69. This time, highlight the diagnoses you see, and connect them to your CPT codes. Then compare with our experts advice. Sort Out Your ICD-9 [...]
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Question: Is there an ICD-9 code that describes a transmetatarsal amputation due to a crush injury? Florida Subscriber Answer: You should report the appropriate amputation code (896.0-896.3) as your primary diagnosis, with either 928.3 (Crushing injury of lower limb; toe[s]) or [...]
Question: Is there an ICD-9 code that describes a transmetatarsal amputation due to a crush injury?Florida SubscriberAnswer: You should report the appropriate amputation code (896.0-896.3) as your primary diagnosis, with either 928.3 (Crushing injury of lower limb; toe[s]) or 928.20 [...]
Orthopedists on call to their local emergency department (ED) are often required to treat serious trauma due to automobile or other types of accidents. In cases of multitrauma, where several bones may be crushed, fractured or dislocated, injuries are likely [...]
