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ICD-10 Coding for Hip Fractures

ICD-10 Coding for Hip Fractures

Fractures of the proximal femur, commonly referred to as hip fractures, are common among elderly patients with osteoporosis. While many of these fractures are both clinically and radiologically...

Vertebral Fracture Coding in ICD-10-CM

Vertebral Fracture Coding in ICD-10-CM

As per the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), fractures that result from osteoporosis occur most often in the spine. They are almost twice as common as other osteoporosis related...