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    Wiki Both bone forearm fractures

    I have a general question regarding coding both bone forearm fractures. When coding an ORIF of a both bone forearm fracture, I would use a 25575 when the radius and ulna are both being treated and ICD-10 of S52.9 ish. When then taking the hardware out, 20680 would only be billed once even though...
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    Wiki Orthopedic Diagnosis coding for Compression Fractures

    We need some guidance, and we also need to know how the choice of codes affects reimbursement. It is very difficult on our older patients with vertebral compression fractures to decide whether they have pathological fractures due to osteoporosis or traumatic fractures. In many cases, the...
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