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acc299

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Question 1

When coding pathologic fractures


◦ assign a code only for the fracture
◦ assign codes for both the fracture and the underlying condition that caused the fracture to occur
◦ assign codes using a combination code
◦ assign a code only for the condition that caused the fracture

Question 2

An example of "active treatment" for pathologic fractures is


◦ evaluation and treatment by a new physician
◦ first outpatient follow-up visit with surgeon who performed surgery
◦ cast change or cast removal
◦ first inpatient visit by the surgeon who performed the surgery


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Marked as best answer by acc299 on May 7, 2019

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acc299

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Reply 2 on: May 7, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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