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Dx Coding for Ankle, Fibula Fractures

Published on Mon Aug 06, 2018

Question: Our orthopedist performed a three-view ankle x-ray for a left, displaced lateral malleolus fracture in addition to a two-view x-ray for a left, upper-end fibular fracture. It was the first time our practice saw the patient for these injuries. Should I append both diagnosis codes to both procedure codes? Georgia Subscriber Answer: In your example, you should not designate [...]
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