Wiki Need a code please - fracture care procedures

[ggparker14]

Can anyone tell me if debridement is always included in most fracture care procedures? I have a physician that wants to always code a separate CPT for debridement. Is there any references that lists specifically if debridement is included or not included in the procedures?

 

[Candace Rockett]

Debridement

Actually, the codes for debridement do apply for any open fracture reduction, selected according to what extent is being debrided (sq vs fascia vs muscle). Codes are CPT 11010 - 11012

 

[Janet K Annis]

Fracture coding

Go to this website, it has examples and correct way to code your senerio
http://health-information.advanceweb.com/Article/Fracture-Coding-for-Both-ICD-9-CM-and-CPT.aspx,

Janet Annis CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P

 

[nyyankees]

Go to this website, it has examples and correct way to code your senerio
http://health-information.advanceweb.com/Article/Fracture-Coding-for-Both-ICD-9-CM-and-CPT.aspx,

Janet Annis CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P

Janet-
I am studying for the CCS exam. Do you have any other sites/articles that are like this?? Thanks.