tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2021 Issue Q4

Foreign Body Removal: Master FBR Coding With 6 Quick Tips

From gunshots to splinters, understand when something qualifies as a foreign body removal. You may not think of a bullet to the extremity or a tick embedded in the skin as a foreign body (FB), but when your ED physician has to remove one, you’ll need to determine whether it’s a FB or not so you can select the right code. If you’re ready to master your foreign body removal (FBR) coding skills, consider these six key tips that can lead you on the right path. Tip 1: Understand Which Instrument Was Used In some cases...

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