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Q&A: ICD-10-CM seventh character extensions for fractures
Q: Using the ICD-10-CM guidelines for the seventh character extensions for fracture codes, how should I identify each of the following?
- Avascular necrosis following fracture
- Cast change or removal
- Emergency treatment
- Evaluation and management by a new physician
- Follow-up visits following fracture treatment
- Infection on open fracture site
- Malunion of fracture
- Nonunion of fracture
- Medication adjustment
- Patient delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion
- Removal of external of internal fixation device
- Surgical treatment
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