Casting Supplies: They're reimbursable, despite denials

Article Overview

This article discusses a Medicare payment dispute affecting orthopedic practices and explains how CMS guidance and carrier processing practices relate to reimbursement for casting and splint supplies. It is aimed at coders, billers, and practice staff who handle fracture management claims and need to understand the general policy backdrop, carrier communications, and the kinds of claims that have been denied or paid. The article focuses on the reimbursement controversy and the administrative guidance surrounding cast and splint supply claims.