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tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2013 Issue 9

Burn Coding: Stay Out Of The Fire With These Burn Coding Tips

Check chart documentation to determine the best codes to describe your burn care Burn treatment is one of the most frequent ED presentations. Burns of various degrees from light sunburn to serious damage requiring aggressive management can be typical, so you have to know the whole spectrum of coding options. Follow these steps when coding your ED physician’s burn treatment services. Make Sure A Burn Code Is Justified Not every burn presentation in the ED will require treatment that qualifies for 16000-16030 service. If the burn was minor enough that no real treatment was provided, such as minor...

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