Orthopedic Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Count Foot, Toe X-Rays Separately
Published on Wed Feb 08, 2023
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed a two-view foot X-ray and a two-view toe X-ray on a patient’s left foot. Can I report the toe X-ray separately, or is it bundled into the foot X-ray code? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: You can report the toe X-rays separately. On your claim, report: 
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