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'Buddy Taping' and Code Selection

Published on Wed Mar 04, 2020

Question:  A new patient reports to the orthopedist with a closed fracture to the second digit on his left foot. The physician performs manipulation to realign the tip of the toe, and then buddy tapes it to the great toe. How should I code this encounter? Wisconsin Subscriber   Answer: If the physician provides restorative/definitive care for the patient’s broken [...]
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