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I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the above procedure. It was an 89 year old patient with a fractured humerus. Doctor did a closed reduction and inserted a intramedullary rod.

I found a code for intramedullary rod 24410 , but this is for osteotomies with intramedullary rod.

Should I just code this as a closed reduction with internal fixation?

I don't like orthopedics... :mad:
 
I would double check or query the surgeon. Its hard to fathom the idea of him putting an IM rod in via closed procedure.
 
Yes, I agree with you. It is stated this way all throughout the chart "closed reduction, intermedullary rod, left humerus."

I guess I shall have to do a query. Thanks for the response.
 
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