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Which physician subspecialty can report the codes from the musculoskeletal system subsection?
Musculoseketal 234
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which physician subspecialty can report the codes from the Musculoskeletal system subsection??? | any physician |
| The Musculoskeletal system subsection is formatted according to what type of sites???? | anatomic |
| Spiral fracture | a fracture which runs around the axis of the bone. |
What is the term that describes the physicians actions of bending rotating pulling or guiding the bone back into place?
What is the term that describes the physician’s actions of bending, rotating, pulling, or guiding the bone back into place? manipulation.
What is a Uniplane fixation device?
Uniplanar (uniplane) or monolateral (unilateral) external fixators are devices applied to one side of the lower extremity commonly affixed with half-pins.
Is the application of pulling force to hold a bone in correct alignment?
Traction. Traction involves gentle pulling of the extremity to align the bones. Often a metal pin is placed in the bone away from the fracture, this is called skeletal traction. Ropes and weights are attached to the pin to gently pull and hold the bone fragments into alignment.
Which of the following is a method of closed treatment of fractures?
Non-operative (closed) therapy comprises of casting and traction (skin and skeletal traction). Closed reduction is done for any fracture that is displaced, shortened, or angulated. Splints and casts made up of fiberglass or plaster of Paris material are used to immobilize the limb.
What is the term that describes the use of tape applied to the body to provide support?
That’s kinesiology tape: a therapeutic tape that’s applied strategically to the body to provide support, lessen pain, reduce swelling, and improve performance.
What is multiplane external fixation device?
Multiple fractures may require several pins and rods, also referred to as multiplane external fixators. The external rods are kept as close to the skin as possible, but should also allow access to open wounds for treatment.
What is the appropriate CPT code for the application of a multiplane external fixation device?
For the application of an external fixator performed with a uniplane (using pins or wires in one plane) system, use CPT code 20690. For the application of a multiplane unilateral external fixation system (using pins or wires in more than one plane), report code 20692.
What are three types of medical interventions that can be used to treat and repair broken bones?
The three main treatment options for bone fractures are:
- Casting.
- Open reduction, and internal fixation- this involves a surgery to repair the fracture-frequently, metal rods, screws or plates are used to repair the bone, and remain in place, under the skin, after the surgery.
How do doctors break bones to reset them?
Resetting a Broken Bone
- Fracture reduction requires a doctor to manipulate the broken ends of the bone into their original position and fix them in place with a cast, brace, traction, or external fixation.
- Diagnosis usually involves an X-ray to determine whether the fractured ends are out of place.
Which of the following codes will be used for a patient with a history of myocardial infarction?
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I25. 2: Old myocardial infarction.
Which procedure codes are most often used by physicians when billing for services rendered?
According to About.com, the following are the most commonly used CPT codes (Evaluation and Management): 99201-05: New Patient Office Visit 99211-15: Established Patient Office Visit 99221-23: Initial Hospital Care for New or Established Patient 99231-23: Subsequent Hospital Care 99281-85: Emergency Department Visits …