10-2:00 in the op note signals SLAP lesion repair. Even experts can land on the wrong ICD-9 code for SLAP lesion repair, but visualizing the injury region as a clock will help you distinguish one type of SLAP (superior labral anterior posterior) tear from another. Research Patient History for Accurate Diagnosis Having a solid understanding of anatomy and [...] Related articles:

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