tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 11

READER QUESTIONS: Roll Saw Use Into Service Level

Question: A patient reports to the ED with a sprained left ring finger; the digit is swollen enough that the physician decides the patient's wedding band must come off to prevent further injury. Using a portable saw, the ED physician removes the ring, instructs the patient on how to care for the sprain and sends him home. What diagnosis codes should I use for this scenario, and is there a CPT code for ring removal via saw? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: There is no procedure code for saw use during a ring removal; therefore, report the appropriatelevel ED E/M based...

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