Sara82
Guru
Doctor wants to charge for I&D of medial side of ankle and ORIF of lateral side of ankle. would the I&D be included in the ORIF? If not, what code would you use for the I&D. I have CPT 27848 for the ORIF. Thanks in advance for your help!
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:
Grade 1 open ankle fracture dislocation, left ankle.
OPERATION PERFORMED:
1. Irrigation and debridement of the medial-sided open soft
tissue wound.
2. Open reduction and internal fixation of fracture dislocation
of ankle with plating of lateral fibular fracture.
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS:
Grade 1 open ankle fracture dislocation, left ankle.
OPERATION PERFORMED:
1. Irrigation and debridement of the medial-sided open soft
tissue wound.
2. Open reduction and internal fixation of fracture dislocation
of ankle with plating of lateral fibular fracture.