Reader Questions:
Make Friends With ‘Buddy Taping’ Code
Published on Tue Jun 18, 2024
Question: If the ED physician wraps tape around an injured toe and an adjoining one to aid in healing, is this a codeable service? Arizona Subscriber Answer: Yes, it is. When the ED physician performs this service, it’s referred to as “buddy taping.” Report the service with 29550 (Strapping; toes). E/M opportunity: Before your physician decides to buddy tape an injured toe, [...]