tci Part B Insider - 2019 Issue Q4

Part B Coding Coach: Review Possible Additional Services With This Q-and-A

Know how to code secondary issues in fracture encounters. There’s no denying that fracture care is one of the more common services orthopedists provide. But issues with secondary injuries may arise, and this may require more nuanced coding. When the fracture care is complete and it’s time to code, however, you might be able to report more than a single fracture care code for your orthopedist’s services. The trick is knowing when a service is separately codeable and how to report it. This often involves the proper use of modifiers, or the knowledge to leave certain...

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