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Dec 19th, 2013 - Lind53
Partial Amputation and Open Fracture
I work for an Orthopedic office
2 year old caught finger in door, went to ER and diagnosed with partial amputation of ring finger, sutured and told to follow up with us.
Assessment: Open fracture plus suture removal
Do I code this as an open fracture of the ring finger and code for the suture removal.
The reason I am asking is that the first time will saw the patient the Assessment: Partial Amputation with closure
I am a little confuse on this one. Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Linda