Orthopedic Coding Alert

Correction:

X-Ray Coding and Emergency Department Visit

Component, Location Shed Light on X-Ray Coding, appearing in Orthopedic Coding Alert February 2002, listed 99251-99255 as the code range for billing the orthopedists visit to the hospital emergency department.
 
The correct code range is 99241-99245 (Office consultation for a new or established patient ).
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