Ok-this sounds like it should be easy but I can't seem to find the answer. If I have 2 code choices (leg or foot) and the location is the ankle, should I be using the leg code?
Thanks for any opinions!
Sue
Thanks for any opinions!
Sue
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Wiki Ankle-Part of leg or foot?
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MnTwins29
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Dx or Proc code?
If this is for an ICD-9 code - most codes that need a 5th digit have a choice for ankle. Is there a specific code in which you are trying to determine this?
If this is for an ICD-9 code - most codes that need a 5th digit have a choice for ankle. Is there a specific code in which you are trying to determine this?
15100 or 15120
I'm trying to figure out which skin graft code to use for a wound that covers parts of the ankle and leg. I'm leaning towards 15100 but I just wanted to double-check what others think.
I'm trying to figure out which skin graft code to use for a wound that covers parts of the ankle and leg. I'm leaning towards 15100 but I just wanted to double-check what others think.
dclark7
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CPT Musculoskeletal surgery section designates "Leg (tibia & fibula) and Ankle Joint" then "Foot and Toes". Is that helpful?