Case Studies—Musculoskeletal System Operative and Emergency Department Reports

Operative Report

Abstract from Documentation:
a. Where is the Achilles tendon located?
b. What was performed to correct the condition?
c. Time to Code:


a. In the lower leg
b. Repair, did not include a graft (decision making for CPT code selection)
c. Index:
Achilles Tendon, Repair
Code(s):
27650-LT Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Medication administered subcutaneously is delivered ________

A) into the skin B) into the blood stream C) under the skin D) under the tongue

Health Professions

The most employable spa professionals are those who have training in more than one modality

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

Online directories, telephone books, and Rolodex units are all telephone directory systems used in the medical office

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

Which is the correct term for the lower number in a fraction?

A) Numerator B) Denominator C) Quotient D) Mean

Health Professions