Orthopedic Coding Alert
You Be the Coder:
Double Diagnose Heterotopic Calcification
Published on Sat Mar 27, 2010
Question: Arkansas Subscriber Answer: Because the physician is treating the heterotopic ossification associated with the shoulder problem, you'll report two diagnoses: 728.13 (Postoperative heterotopic calcification) and 905.6 (Late effect of dislocation). Tip:
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