Justcoding's Emergency Department Coding Handbook
by HCPro a division of BLR /
2015 / English / PDF
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This handbook is a quick reference guide for coders in emergency department (ED) settings. It guides coders through assigning visit levels and documentation requirements for a variety of common ED services. The handbook also includes anatomical illustrations for fractures. Table of Contents: Evaluation and Management Type A ED visit levels Type B ED visit levels Integumentary System Anatomy of skin Incision and drainage Debridement Repair - Simple - Intermediate - Complex Burns, local treatment Musculoskeletal System Introduction or removal - Removal of foreign body - Injection (tendons, muscles, trigger point) - Arthrocentesis Fracture and/or dislocation anatomy and coding - Definitions of common types and terms - Skull - Neck (soft tissues) and thorax - Shoulder - Humerus (upper arm) and elbow - Forearm and wrist - Hand and fingers - Pelvic and hip joint - Femur (thigh region) and knee joint - Lower leg and ankle joint - Foot and toes Application of casts and strapping Respiratory System Nose - Removal of foreign body
