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tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2019 Issue Q4
Trauma Coding: Use These 3 FAQs to Guide Your Trauma Claims
From gunshot wounds to fractures, find out how to code these traumas.
Some EDs are known for their trauma centers, while others only see traumatic injuries once in a while — but no matter which category your emergency department falls into, you’ve got to be careful when coding these services. Just because your care involves a high degree of urgency doesn’t mean your codes should be assigned without some thoughtful hesitation.
Check out these three scenarios and determine how you’d code these situations before reading our advice.
1. Scan CPT® Before Assigning Chest Exploration Code
Scenario:...
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