AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Encounter for Native Bone Flap Placement
A patient is readmitted solely for replacement of native bone flap following a decompressive craniectomy for impending brain herniation due to a traumatic skull fracture with traumatic subdural hematoma. What is the correct ICD-10-CM code assignment for an admission solely for replacement of native bone flap following a decompressive craniectomy?
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