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Emergency Department Coding:

Rely On Modifier Trio for This Elbow Fix

Published on Wed Nov 12, 2025

Question: A 4-year-old patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with an obviously displaced right elbow. The physician performs a history and examination, then orders an X-ray, which shows a displaced radial head subluxation (nursemaid’s elbow). Using manipulation, the physician reduces the dislocation on the first attempt and gives the patient instructions for postoperative care, including setting up an appointment [...]
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