tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 3

Reader Question: Pick Up Supply Pay

Question: A patient presented to our office thinking that she had a broken ankle. Following an x-ray, the surgeon diagnosed a sprained ankle, wrapped the ankle with an ACE bandage and sent the patient on her way. Can we bill for the bandage in addition to the visit, using 99070? (Supplies and materials [except spectacles], provided by the physician or other qualified healthcare professional over and above those usually included with the office visit or other services rendered [list drugs, trays, supplies, or materials provided]). SuperCoder Subscriber Answer: You may bill for the ACE bandage in addition to the...

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