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ICD-10:

Look for Specific Options for Pathological Fracture of Vertebrae

Published on Mon Dec 30, 2013

Confirm underlying disease and site before you pick up the right code. You may easily lose track when reporting pathological fracture of vertebrae in ICD-10 unless you know what in specific do you need to look for in the operative note. FYI: Vertebral fractures are nearly twice as common as other osteoporotic fractures in the wrist or hip, according to [...]
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