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coding ischemia from rutherford score
Date: Aug 18, 2023
Question:
My providers have begun to use only Rutherford score as indication for lower extremity revascularization. Would this be acceptable from a coding perspective? Rutherford score 6 was documented, and it looks like that could fall under ulcer or gangrene. What are your recommendations?
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