tci E/M Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q2

Reader Questions: Develop Splinter Removal Coding

Question: A patient came to the emergency department (ED) after she got a splinter in her foot from running barefoot on a wooden deck. What procedure code should we use, and why? Missouri Subscriber Answer: The choice of a CPT® code in this scenario really boils down to the method your provider used to remove the splinter and the complexity of the removal itself. Since you didn’t note what happened after the patient presented to the ED, you’ll have to scrutinize the notes to find out the details. If your provider was able to remove the splinter...

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