tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 30

Part B Coding Coach: 3 Key Factors Lead You to Casting Pay

Tip: The cast is billable if you are not coding fracture care. Whether you specialize in broken bones or you just apply casts occasionally, it’s important to know exactly when to report fracture care and when to just bill for casting. Read on to get the scoop on coding these tricky cases. Know These Two Cast Coding Times Many patients keep the same cast throughout treatment, but that’s not always the case. If a patient needs a replacement cast because of decreased swelling, loosening of the cast, or a broken cast, don’t forget that you might...

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