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Differentiate Between Dislocation and Fracture Repair

Published on Thu Sep 16, 2021

Question: My podiatrist performed closed manipulation of a dislocated toe. My colleague thinks we should report 28515, but I don’t think that is the correct code. Can you help me? Wisconsin Subscriber Answer: You are correct. You should not report 28515 (Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; with manipulation, each) for a dislocation. Code 28515 [...]
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