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How Do I Code This Multiple Fracture Accident Patient?

Question: A 30-year-old female presents to a rural ED with several injuries after the all-terrain vehicle she was driving overturned. During a level-five ED E/M service, the physician diagnoses a fractured metacarpal shaft in her left hand and a fractured left femur. The ED physician provides closed manipulative treatment for each fracture. How should I […]

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Plantar Digital Nerve Coding Education: 64455 & 64632

With these 4 tips, you’ll code clean claims every time.
CPT 2009 introduced two new codes for plantar common digital nerve procedures, giving you better choices than the “other nerve” options you previously resorted to. Now that you have more specific codes in your arsenal, however, be sure you know their ins and outs for success.
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