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Using the techniques described in this chapter carefully read through the case study and determine the most accurate ICD-10-CM code(s) and external cause code(s), if appropriate. Remember, check the chapter specific, sub-chapter specific, and category specific notations within the Tabular List. Malik Humiston, a 16-year-old male, suffered a displaced (comminuted) fracture of the right tibial shaft during his high school football game. Dr. Peterson prescribed articulating, spring-assisted underarm crutches for him upon post-surgical discharge. Joshua Medical Supplies and Equipment provided him with a pair and spent approximately 30 minutes fitting him and teaching him how to use them properly. Be sure to list the codes, one code per box, in the correct order, from top to bottom. If there are 2 or more similar codes, repeat the codes to the same number of times by entering one code per box. Capitalization, punctuation, and spacing can impact whether or not your answer is correct. Follow coding best practices. Determine the most accurate HCPCS Level Il code(s) and modifier(s), if appropriate. You may not need all of the spaces provided. CPT code(s) and any applicable modifier(s) HCPCS Level Il code(s) and any applicable modifier(s) Anesthesia code(s) and any applicable modifier(s)