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    Wiki Fracture and dislocation treatment

    Does anyone know if we can code a closed reduction of both a fracture AND dislocation at the same site? It looks like the codes I am considering are not bundled, but I'm still not sure if it is technically correct to report both... The doctor dictated a closed reduction and percutaneous...
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    Wiki Fracture with external fixation with internal fixation at a later date.

    In general, the physician debrides fx site, aligns fractures, and uses external fixation to stabilize with plans for internal fixation in 2 weeks because of the damage to soft tissues. Would you only bill the debridement and application of external fixation for the first surgery? Application...
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    Wiki Please advise......

    I need help with an orthopedic surgery. Please advise if the following codes are appropriate for the operative note listed: 24579, 25607-51, 64721-51 PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Fractured distal right radius (extraarticular), and fracture of anterior aspect of trochlea of right elbow. PROPOSED...
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    • distal fixation fracture radius reduction
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    • Forum: Orthopaedics
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