Draft articles have document IDs that begin with "DA" (e.g., DA12345). Neither the United States Government nor its employees represent that use of such information, product, or processes I have always thought that if grammar for singular and plural i.e. Thank you so much for everyone's help! Thereare other sclerotherapy codes in CPT, such as those reported for esophageal and gastric varices; hemorrhoids; and veins. 20612-29 Multiple abscesses or fluid collections in the same patient requiring drainage, more than two times per year in the same location is uncommon. Earn CEUs and the respect of your peers. We are looking for thought leaders to contribute content to AAPCs Knowledge Center. Append modifier 59 Distinct procedural service to the second and subsequent units. So that, if the doctor only aspirated/injected 1 ganglion cyst it would be 20612 X1 and if more cysts were done, it would be 20612 X1, but the parenthetical instructional note says for multiple cysts add modifier -59 which indicates that each cyst would be coded with all after the first get a -59. Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy on a left thyroid nodule and a right thyroid nodule: CPT Code 10005- RT; CPT Code +10006-LT In this case, modifier 59 would Please note this question was answered in 2018. CDT is a trademark of the ADA. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein. 20610-LT :\B} Articles often contain coding or other guidelines that are related to a Local Coverage Determination (LCD). You agree to take all necessary steps to insure that your employees and agents abide by the terms of this agreement. For a ganglion cyst treatment, report 20612 Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location, regardless of the location. This documentation includes, but is not limited to, relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures. L6-QY{4@ The page could not be loaded. If medication is injected, report the appropriate HCPCS Level II J code. GOVERNMENT AND ITS EMPLOYEES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION, PRODUCT, OR PROCESSES Unless specified in the article, services reported under other Earn CEUs and the respect of your peers. The Medicare program provides limited benefits for outpatient prescription drugs. All Rights Reserved. Article document IDs begin with the letter "A" (e.g., A12345). MACs are Medicare contractors that develop LCDs and Articles along with processing of Medicare claims. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. However, please note that once a group is collapsed, the browser Find function will not find codes in that group. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Our physician performed a CT-guided aspiration of a midline paraspinal collection for diagnostic purposes. CPT code for subgaleal fluid collection? an effective method to share Articles that Medicare contractors develop. @[WH2bkaR|_: } IGt9VYN0LX!^Tty{)R^IOv5 9^=7%#!2DT9n? This procedure usually effectively drains any associated infection. For example, an established patient presents to the office for evaluation of left knee pain and other complaints, such as systemic sclerosis. License to use CDT for any use not authorized herein must be obtained through the American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. In 2019, CPT clearly defines fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies and core needle biopsy: When FNA biopsy is performed on one lesion and core needle biopsy is performed on a separate lesion, same session, same day using the same type of imaging guidance, both the core needle biopsy and the imaging guidance for the core needle biopsy can be reported separately with modifier 59. All Rights Reserved (or such other date of publication of CPT). Draft articles are articles written in support of a Proposed LCD. However, the documentation must be clear as to the reason more definitive therapy is not appropriate. Changes in 2019 include: The FNA code changes for 2019 are as follows: Deleted: Code 10022 Fine needle aspiration; with imaging guidance has been deleted. accuracy of any information contained in this material, nor was the AHA or any of its affiliates, involved in the that coverage is not influenced by Revenue Code and the article should be assumed to apply equally to all Revenue Codes. The physician manually aspirated 15 cc of yellow material with a 5 French Yueh centesis catheter needle, which was submitted for culture and sensitivity. CPT 10021, Under Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 10021 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Procedures. One may also ask, what is the CPT code for needle core biopsy? This should be reported: It may not display this or other websites correctly. W]jykgH`Gxy`o_>4 lD,J5mV/xO=1Z~zZcbm) E(? No fee schedules, basic unit, relative values or related listings are included in CPT. % Some collections can be left alone while others like bleeding and abscess require prompt treatment. Making copies or utilizing the content of the UB‐04 Manual, including the codes and/or descriptions, for internal purposes, %PDF-1.3 The patient's medical record must document the signs/symptoms exhibited by the patient that required the incision and drainage procedure. This code includes endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically-altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis. %%EOF This should be reported: 0 The CMS.gov Web site currently does not fully support browsers with You must append modifier 25 Significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional on the same day of the procedure or other service to the appropriate E/M service code. Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2022 American Medical Association. (See "Indications and Limitations of Coverage.") You can use your browser's Print function (Ctrl-P on a PC or Command-P on a Mac) to view a print preview and then select PDF as the output. For example, 20610 specifies arthrocentesis, aspiration, and/or injection of a major joint or bursa. Per CPT guidance, if an aspiration is performed on a major joint/bursa, and an injection is performed immediately following the aspiration on the same major joint/bursa, report 20610 one time. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2022 American Medical Association. Therefore, the provider who performs this procedure to address a localized infection should bill the appropriate code 11730, and not one for an incision and drainage service. Small amounts of fluid can be drawn off using a needle and syringe. 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Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Contact Us. !Z8@9n2W?=hKIxb/mpS ZH~{TffP3-*fK?LGt^f"iY)I!/L=?0\i"-X"g\H:~Og?uWS%3lPt6XC}"S>p9l This documentation includes, but is not limited to, relevant medical history, physical examination, and results of pertinent diagnostic tests or procedures. ` XUi!9ytWU6xRNT~Q_/&H,o>Z0#c\VNXt Xiscp(To*\P kly :@ *@Ig0&T"uf%oUbpj$+UPk-]Ydpg1uwMs_`T w#E%6VW|}{V*sK_$Qp_#pTwL,dxb,`4Zx+P^y#Q% FYY=sJ;_++!\vS~mcwAI}?\3(&PDCCw b`^K(071P2dap=xf$s:F %iZb%:|,'q`|*!|CXmIyC|z4 pW7)5%#glhio +d 9-dK+tA@n::)txF$0Dj>_kHfO:3gYY0{utw^BjtZ[XG;NO^uSih ?Ag$x.~#t-3q? :Qo9i.f^X] qWaZ#N6Q12Y5cV-Z!5;uV$905"6C SZ A8w:o%Bwi ^jYV QyWHX14\idX rOA ?hX -:i=L?LOC @Pvp' 0)uJ/vVBoWU(q&zRYhk But in reading the replys it looks like Arlene would know best! +77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) For example, a patient presents to the office for an injection of 40 mg of triamcinolone to the left hip for trochanteric bursitis of the left hip. DQ!4 {_\-{3~`Lgr &ylh_K$RN k) )#6 URd[_WYO%d]}Y?Db %^N[S~]Zv?7c0YVB>E!b0@M*i OaS4dw3=}QfV|#Go>?+AF'_iIQ|acHT]7he&kB/R{EML(pV(2K9DVK6soiXotl)'X,Sw9Vhc*$aTx0:.&XZ;",8wL&P'Oc)Oegiy:(z:p'_!+r(E*.:?S }=2ajPDhil+YOv AO*jlswUm2\BA& j9j9m2Z@}o@{:h^^ 77012 Computed tomography guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), radiological supervision and interpretation The pre-operative size, location and appearance of any abscess, hematoma or other lesion claimed to have undergone an incision and drainage service must be clearly documented in the medical record. Is the following scenario correct then?. This information must be available in the patient's record, if requested for review purposes. JavaScript is disabled. The AMA disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to or related to any use, non-use, or interpretation of information contained or not contained in this file/product. Here is an example of correct coding provided by the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE): In this case, modifier 59 would not be appended since the CPT description of code 10006 indicates an additional lesion. This is called aspiration. The program covers drugs that are furnished "incident-to" a physician's service provided that the drugs are not "usually self-administered" by the patient. All rights reserved. cEBlNVJy4L tFfsmZK[Im2f6bVr4@^q>sPIK[Za=+k-lN4nG&Cx$,"\GxY#-%4H)tL3;6sU"{Cmyp(? 0pai#ShD3`D*Xcl: CPC: Director of Revenue Cycle Management, CPC: Senior Solutions Manager: Practice and RCM, Outsource Strategies International. Would the A claim submitted without a valid ICD-10-CM diagnosis code will be returned to the provider as an incomplete claim under Section 1833(e) of the Social Security Act. Pus-producing paronychia without ingrown toenail is relatively uncommon on the foot. For smaller abscesses, the physician may simply aspirate the fluid with a syringe and needle; this would be accurately represented by CPT code 10160, Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst. Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Programs, contracts with certain organizations to assist in the administration It is an effective technique for rapid tissue diagnosis of a suspicious lump, cyst or mass discovered in these areas during a physical exam, CT scan, mammogram or ultrasound. Permanent correction of recurring ingrown toenail by nail resection or wedge excision of the nail lip should be billed with CPT code 11750 or 11765 and not as an incision and drainage. Complete absence of all Bill Types indicates You must log in or register to reply here. This fluid sampling was drawn by one of my surgeons to rule out meningitis. When reporting these procedures, pay close attention to the description of the codes. ICD-10-CM Codes that Please visit the. Instructions for enabling "JavaScript" can be found here. n0ZVw`f$]~Tl{:Xtc{OOpqdol=]MauYA%UEyF%2'qJ=T4hW)9L( In some cases, sampling will be needed when infection is suspected. ,m3'u@ZfY*[rd8i^5Cmt9$cX{fI8F+_=nokznT@!`#&9H8fz\B2:O&+rzVeMKhK}qIxpK/\0TXf@U0k*eAIgaA}d6!QNYx::jgVh5;^EyUfe7}OUY?_Q$-'" l{4o(tt9)40)@=gF0jE9o As used herein, "you" and "your" refer to you and any organization on behalf of which you are acting. Providers billing incision and drainage services for this condition must have medical record documentation available to Medicare on request. registered for member area and forum access. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the It may not display this or other websites correctly. This procedure usually effectively drains any associated infection. *7 h? You are using an out of date browser. Complete absence of all Revenue Codes indicates Small joints or bursa such as the fingers or toes using 20600 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance, or 20604 Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting. The provider performs an aspiration of the left knee and orders a complete transthoracic echo for the systemic sclerosis. ICD-10-CM Codes that Support Medical Necessity, ICD-10-CM Codes that DO NOT Support Medical Necessity, L33563 - Incision and Drainage (I & D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures, INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF ABSCESS (EG, CARBUNCLE, SUPPURATIVE HIDRADENITIS, CUTANEOUS OR SUBCUTANEOUS ABSCESS, CYST, FURUNCLE, OR PARONYCHIA); SIMPLE OR SINGLE, INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF ABSCESS (EG, CARBUNCLE, SUPPURATIVE HIDRADENITIS, CUTANEOUS OR SUBCUTANEOUS ABSCESS, CYST, FURUNCLE, OR PARONYCHIA); COMPLICATED OR MULTIPLE, INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF PILONIDAL CYST; SIMPLE, INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF PILONIDAL CYST; COMPLICATED, INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF HEMATOMA, SEROMA OR FLUID COLLECTION, PUNCTURE ASPIRATION OF ABSCESS, HEMATOMA, BULLA, OR CYST, INCISION AND DRAINAGE, COMPLEX, POSTOPERATIVE WOUND INFECTION, Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock], Furuncle of back [any part, except buttock], Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock], Cutaneous abscess of head [any part, except face], Carbuncle of head [any part, except face], Cellulitis of back [any part except buttock], Acute lymphangitis of back [any part except buttock], Cellulitis of head [any part, except face], Acute lymphangitis of head [any part, except face], Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere, Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating a dermatologic procedure, Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating other procedure, Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure, Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure, Postprocedural hematoma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a dermatologic procedure, Postprocedural seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure, Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue in diseases classified elsewhere, Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, posterior horn of medial meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, posterior horn of medial meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, other medial meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, other medial meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lateral meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lateral meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, posterior horn of lateral meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, posterior horn of lateral meniscus, left knee, Cystic meniscus, other lateral meniscus, right knee, Cystic meniscus, other lateral meniscus, left knee, Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], right knee, Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], left knee, Infection of nipple associated with pregnancy, first trimester, Infection of nipple associated with pregnancy, second trimester, Infection of nipple associated with pregnancy, third trimester, Infection of nipple associated with the puerperium, Infection of nipple associated with lactation, Abscess of breast associated with pregnancy, first trimester, Abscess of breast associated with pregnancy, second trimester, Abscess of breast associated with pregnancy, third trimester, Abscess of breast associated with the puerperium, Abscess of breast associated with lactation, Contusion of 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subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of larynx and trachea, sequela, Crushing injury of other specified parts of neck, initial encounter, Crushing injury of other specified parts of neck, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of other specified parts of neck, sequela, Contusion of right breast, initial encounter, Contusion of right breast, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left breast, initial encounter, Contusion of left breast, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right front wall of thorax, initial encounter, Contusion of right front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right front wall of thorax, sequela, Contusion of left front wall of thorax, initial encounter, Contusion of left front wall of thorax, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left front wall of thorax, sequela, Contusion of right back wall of thorax, initial encounter, Contusion of right back wall of thorax, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right back wall of thorax, sequela, Contusion of left back wall 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and pelvis, initial encounter, Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, sequela, Contusion of right shoulder, initial encounter, Contusion of right shoulder, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left shoulder, initial encounter, Contusion of left shoulder, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right upper arm, initial encounter, Contusion of right upper arm, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left upper arm, initial encounter, Contusion of left upper arm, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right shoulder and upper arm, sequela, Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left shoulder and upper arm, sequela, Contusion of right elbow, initial encounter, 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Contusion of left thumb without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left thumb without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left thumb without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right index finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right index finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right index finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left index finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left index finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left index finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right middle finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left middle finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left middle finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right ring finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right ring finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right ring finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right little finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right little finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right little finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left little finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left little finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left little finger without damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right thumb with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right thumb with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right thumb with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left thumb with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left thumb with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left thumb with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right index finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right index finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right index finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left index finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left index finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left index finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right middle finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right middle finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right middle finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left middle finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left middle finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left middle finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right ring finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right ring finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right ring finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left ring finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left ring finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left ring finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right little finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right little finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right little finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left little finger with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left little finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left little finger with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right wrist, initial encounter, Contusion of right wrist, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left wrist, initial encounter, Contusion of left wrist, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right hand, initial encounter, Contusion of right hand, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left hand, initial encounter, Contusion of left hand, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right thumb, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right thumb, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left thumb, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left thumb, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right index finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right index finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right index finger, sequela, Crushing injury of left index finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left index finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left index finger, sequela, Crushing injury of right middle finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right middle finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right middle finger, sequela, Crushing injury of left middle finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left middle finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left middle finger, sequela, Crushing injury of right ring finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right ring finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right ring finger, sequela, Crushing injury of left ring finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left ring finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left ring finger, sequela, Crushing injury of right little finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right little finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right little finger, sequela, Crushing injury of left little finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left little finger, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left little finger, sequela, Crushing injury of other finger, initial encounter, Crushing injury of other finger, subsequent encounter, 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thigh, initial encounter, Contusion of left thigh, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right hip, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right hip, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left hip, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left hip, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right thigh, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right thigh, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left thigh, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left thigh, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right hip with thigh, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right hip with thigh, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right hip with thigh, sequela, Crushing injury of left hip with thigh, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left hip with thigh, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left hip with thigh, sequela, Contusion of right knee, initial encounter, Contusion of right knee, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left knee, initial encounter, Contusion of left knee, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right lower leg, initial encounter, Contusion of right lower leg, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left lower leg, initial encounter, Contusion of left lower leg, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right knee, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right knee, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left knee, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left knee, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right lower leg, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right lower leg, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right lower leg, sequela, Crushing injury of left lower leg, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left lower leg, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left lower leg, sequela, Contusion of right ankle, initial encounter, Contusion of right ankle, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left ankle, initial encounter, Contusion of left ankle, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right great toe without damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of 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with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left great toe with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left great toe with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail, initial encounter, Contusion of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail, sequela, Contusion of right foot, initial encounter, Contusion of right foot, subsequent encounter, Contusion of left foot, initial encounter, Contusion of left foot, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right ankle, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right ankle, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left ankle, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left ankle, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right great toe, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right great toe, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right great toe, sequela, Crushing injury of left great toe, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left great toe, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left great toe, sequela, Crushing injury of right lesser toe(s), initial encounter, Crushing injury of right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of right lesser toe(s), sequela, Crushing injury of left lesser toe(s), initial encounter, Crushing injury of left lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left lesser toe(s), sequela, Crushing injury of right foot, initial encounter, Crushing injury of right foot, subsequent encounter, Crushing injury of left foot, initial encounter, Crushing injury of left foot, subsequent encounter, Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter, Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere 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