Bullet Fragment excision

SMcHughSMcHugh
edited May 2017 in Orthopedics
What code would you use for excision of bullet fragments? This is an old injury, several years, and the patient is now coming in for excision.

Sunny McHugh
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Comments

  • Unknown
    edited May 2017
    removal of foreign body

    Sincerely,

    Marla
  • Tolorthocoder1Tolorthocoder1
    edited May 2017
    Are the bullet fragments all in soft tissue or are they in a joint? That
    will make a difference in which CPT code you use for the excision.
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