This week's question is answered by Regan Bode, CPC, CPC-H, CPMA, CEMC, ACS-EM, content manager for DecisionHealth and consultant for DecisionHealth Professional Services.
Q. Patient presents to urgent care or to an instant care provider (ICP). The physician does an X-ray and confirms a fracture, then applies a cast for comfort and refers the patient to orthopedics for permanent treatment. Can the ICP bill for application of the cast or just an E/M code with the codes for casting supplies?
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