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Locate the Correct Codes for This Dislocation Encounter

Published on Fri Dec 08, 2023

Question: A 4-year-old boy presented with a dislocated right elbow. After examination, the pediatrician confirms the dislocation and gently moved the bone and ligaments back into place. How do I code this encounter. Since the procedure was performed same-day, does that mean I should append modifier 57 too? Maine Subscriber Answer: You’ll need a diagnosis code, procedure code, and possibly a modifier. [...]
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