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Figure Out This Calcaneal Fracture Scenario
Published on Tue May 17, 2022
Question: The patient had a displaced fracture of the body of the right calcaneus caused by a fall. This was an initial encounter for a closed fracture. The podiatrist treated the patient’s calcaneal fracture with open treatment. They used internal fixation with a bone graft for reconstruction. Which ICD-10-CM and CPT® codes should I report on my claim? Alabama Subscriber Answer: You [...]