tci Part B Insider - 2019 Issue Q3

Part B Coding Coach: Sidestep Miscoding Woes with Radial/Ulnar Fx Fixes

Tip: Patient could suffer from an open or closed fracture. Documentation is key in healthcare, and that’s certainly the case for expertly coding arm fractures. When a patient reports to the surgeon with a fractured forearm, you risk a lot if you aren’t paying attention to the notes from the get-go. Why? Just in the wrist fracture section of CPT®, there are a dizzying array of factors to consider when choosing the proper repair code. For example, anatomy, type of fracture, and exactly how many bones were fractured are a few of the vital components of wrist...

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