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'Buddy Taping' and Fracture Repair

Published on Mon Apr 06, 2020

Question: The provider performed in-office closed treatment on a patient’s carpometacarpal dislocation of the right thumb. They also buddy taped the patient’s left index and middle finger. How should I report each of these services? Arizona Subscriber Answer: On the claim, you should report 26641(Closed treatment of carpometacarpal dislocation, thumb, with manipulation) for the thumb repair. Append modifier F5 (Right [...]
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