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Find Solution for Nursemaid Elbow

Published on Thu Dec 21, 2023

Question: A 8-year-old boy presented with a dislocated right elbow. After examination, the pediatrician confirms the dislocation and gently moved the bone and ligaments back into place. How do I code this encounter? Since the procedure was performed on the same day — does that mean I should append modifier 57 too? Texas Subscriber Answer: You’ll need a diagnosis code, procedure code, [...]
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