Wiki internal fixation device code

[Chantell.Lee]

I have a resident who has an internal fixation device but we are not treating them for it... how do I code this..?

 

[syllingk]

Need a little more info on the type of implant and why.

 

[FTessaBartels]

Not treating - don't code

If you are not treating a patient for a particular condition in their history then you do not need to code for it.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC