CME OnDemand: Crack the Codes Practice Management and Coding-Workbook: Fracture Care for Foot and Ankle

Workbook: Fracture Care for Foot and Ankle

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The document provides information on surgical coding for fracture care, in-office procedures for the foot and ankle, anatomy and terminology for the foot and ankle, fracture definitions per CPT, restorative treatment of fractures, coding for closed treatment of fractures, surgical coding scenarios for fracture care, itemized vs global reporting for non-displaced fractures, open and percutaneous treatments for fractures, itemized vs global reporting for non-manipulative fractures, and the use of external fixation in fracture treatment. It also covers the coding and documentation requirements for fracture care, joint injections and aspirations, foreign body removal, and radiology procedures such as X-rays and ultrasound guidance. The guidelines for replantations and the removal of drug delivery devices or implants are explained, along with codes for wound debridement and active wound care management. The document also includes examples, tips, and guidelines for proper coding and reporting.

Keywords

surgical coding

fracture care

foot and ankle

CPT fracture definitions

closed treatment of fractures

itemized vs global reporting

radiology procedures

X-rays

wound debridement

coding examples