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Dig Into Notes for Patellar Dislocation Dx

Published on Mon Nov 06, 2023

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the orthopedist treated a patient’s patellar dislocation. How should I choose an ICD-10 code to report for this encounter? Florida Subscriber Answer: To nail down the correct code, you’ll need some more information from the notes. Check the encounter form and see if you can answer these questions: Was the surgery open or closed? Did the surgery [...]
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