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Outsource Strategies International is one of the leading medical billing and coding companies in the medical outsourcing space.
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Documenting and Coding Hip Fractures Using ICD-10
Hip fractures are cracks or breaks in the top of the thigh bone (femur) close to the hip joint. Generally, the condition is caused by a fall or an injury to the side of the hip, but may occasionally be caused by a health condition (such as cancer) that weakens the hip bone. In severe cases, it is possible for the hip to break with the patient merely standing on the leg and twisting. The condition is more common among people aged 65 years and older and is more prevalent in women who are prone to a disease that weakens bones (called osteoporosis). There are two different types of fractures namely – intracapsular, and extracapsular. While many of them are clinically and radiologically obvious, there are few fractures that are more difficult to diagnose. In some cases, even repeat X-rays, CTs and MRIs may be required to confirm the diagnosis. Apart from the complications in establishing the correct diagnosis, reporting and documenting hip fractures is rather complex. Relying on the services of a dedicated medical billing and coding company is vital to get the correct ICD-10 codes reported on your medical claims.
By Outsource Strategies International4 years ago in Longevity
