Your foreign body removal (FBR) coding can vary greatly depending on the type of foreign body, its anatomic location, and the depth from which the physician must remove it. Here are five case studies to help you find your way.
Case 1: No Incision Means No Separate FBR
The situation: While operating a metal lathe, the patient embeds several small metal filings in his shoulder. In the office, the physician inspects the wounds and, using tweezers, extracts [...]
