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Podiatry Coding:

Code This Arthrocentesis Procedure Correctly

Published on Tue Aug 25, 2026

Question: A 57-year-old established patient came into our office with complaints of increasing pain, swelling, and stiffness in the right ankle that has progressively worsened over the past two weeks. The physical examination revealed a visible joint effusion with tenderness and decreased range of motion. An X-ray ruled out a fracture, but there was fluid accumulation within the ankle joint. [...]
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