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jman1234

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When a dislocation is associated with a fracture where the fracture is close to the joint where the disarticulation took place, the coder would ______.
 A) only assign the fracture code
  B) only assign the dislocation code
  C) assign both dislocation and fracture codes
  D) assign a combined code for dislocation and fracture

Question 2

Patient sustained bilateral Colle's fractures trying to break his fall while skate boarding. Patient underwent closed reduction with manipulation and percutaneous pinning of both fractures during initial encounter. Assign the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code and the CPT/HCPCS procedure codes as appropriate.
 A) S52.53, 25605-50
  B) S52.531A, S52.532A, 25605-50
  C) 25600, S52.531C
  D) S52.531A, S52.532A, 25600-50



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duy1981999

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B




jman1234

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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