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Bennett’s Fracture Surgery Involves These 3 Codes

Published on Thu Oct 05, 2023

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider treated a patient with a Bennett’s fracture. What is a Bennett’s fracture, and how do I choose a CPT® code for the treatment of the injury? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bennett’s fracture (also known as Bennett fracture) “is the most common fracture involving the base of [...]
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