When Assigning ICD-9 Fracture Codes, the Coder Must Know the Site

question 24

Multiple Choice

When assigning ICD-9 fracture codes, the coder must know the site of the fracture and ____.

• A) the age of the patient
• B) place where accident occurred
• C) if fracture is open or closed
• D) if a cast was applied

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