HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2015 Issue 32 (August)
Q&A: Fractures in ICD-10-CM
August 26th, 2015
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Article Overview
This short Q&A discusses general fracture coding workflow in ICD-10-CM, with emphasis on careful review of the index and tabular listing. It is aimed at coders and coding educators who want high-level guidance on researching fracture diagnoses and understanding why fracture coding can require close attention to detail.
Why This Topic Matters
Fracture coding in ICD-10-CM can involve many similar choices, so readers benefit from a reminder to verify the index, tabular entries, and related subdivisions before assigning a diagnosis code.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames the challenge of locating fracture diagnoses in ICD-10-CM
- Why careful review of the index and tabular listing matters in fracture coding
- What broad cautionary advice the article gives for working through fracture-related entries
- How the article positions the topic for everyday coding practice
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Health information management professionals
- ICD-10-CM users
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