Crack the Codes: Practice Management & Coding Virtual Course-Recording: Fracture Care for the Foot and Ankle

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Video Summary

In this video, Jennifer Cabrera and Jennifer Bell give a presentation on fracture care for the foot and ankle as part of the Crack the Codes Practice Management and Coding Course Series. The session is funded by the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Foundation and supported by a grant from Paragon 28. The presenters provide information on fracture treatment, coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and billing options. They discuss different types of fractures, such as open fractures, closed fractures with and without manipulation, and percutaneous treatments. They also cover topics like radiology reports, injection coding, foreign body removals, and drug delivery devices.<br /><br />The presenters emphasize the importance of accurate documentation, proper use of modifiers, and understanding the differences between global billing and itemized billing. They provide examples and clarification for specific coding scenarios, such as multiple fracture treatment codes, use of ultrasound guidance in injections, and reporting of removal of implants and foreign bodies.<br /><br />Overall, the video serves as a comprehensive guide to fracture care coding for the foot and ankle, with practical tips and explanations of relevant guidelines and regulations.

Keywords

fracture care

foot and ankle

coding guidelines

documentation requirements

billing options

percutaneous treatments

radiology reports

foreign body removals

comprehensive guide