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Demystify This Fractured Toe Scenario

Published on Wed Apr 15, 2020

Question: The podiatrist saw a new patient in his office. The podiatrist diagnosed the patient with a closed fracture of the second digit on her left foot. The podiatrist performed manipulation to realign the tip of the toe and then buddy taped it to the great toe. Which codes should I report on this claim? Alabama Subscriber Answer: If the [...]
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