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Wade Through the Many Dens Fractures Options With This Advice

Published on Thu Jul 04, 2013

Hint: Type of fracture and displacement help you navigate your way to correct code. When compared to ICD-9, ICD-10 offers numerous possible codes for Dens fractures. You can make your way to the correct code if you have your physician confirm in the clinical notes which part of the dens was fractured and if there was any displacement. ICD-9: You [...]
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