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You would code the aftercare codes for follow up visits while the fracture is healing after the initial treatment. The guidelines state: "Fractures are coded using the aftercare codes for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase.
We report the results of a three-year study of bifocal fractures of the tibia and fibula, excluding segmental shaft fractures. In our whole series, these formed 4.7% of all tibial diaphyseal fractures. We describe three groups: bifocal fractures of both the proximal and the distal joint surfaces, fr …
What to know about fibula fractures
Fracture of rib, sternum and thoracic spine (S22) ( s) S22.39XS is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of fracture of one rib, unspecified side, sequela. The code S22.39XS is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Fusions happen on joints; insertions for a fracture are coded to the specific bone and will be found in the section under lower bones .
Replacement encompasses a wide range of procedures, from joint replacements to grafts of all kinds . Therefore, since "Replacement" is not used to replace wires or pins, you will use "Removal" and "Insertion" procedures for removing and replacing a device used in a previous replacement procedure.