CPT^® 23570, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 23570 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder.

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In this procedure, the provider performs a closed treatment of a scapular bone fracture. Treatment does not include manipulation, or adjustment, of the fractured bone nor is surgery necessary.

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cpt 23570

It would be better if the doctor documented that they were "Initiating Fracture Care". The reason for this is that the patient could come in for office visits and X-rays every few weeks and have those... [ Read More ]

cpt 23570

"Dx: Closed left scapula fracture. Plan for closed treatment of fracture. Sling given for comfort. Ok for ROMAT. NWB LUE. F/U orthopedic clinic 2 weeks for clinical exam." My physician puts in docum... [ Read More ]

Ortho - 24560

Of the different fracture treatment methods such as closed reduction and percutaneous fixation an orthopedic physician provides, closed treatment without manipulation involves fitting the patient to a... [ Read More ]

coding 23515 with 23570 during the same surgical session

I have a question regarding billing a orif of the clavicle shaft with closed treatment of a scapula during the same surgical session. if the decision was made at the time of the office visit to treat... [ Read More ]

Fx - Consult in ER/Hosp

I would've billed a closed treatment for the fracture 23570 at the initial visit in the hospital. There is a following code if there was any manipulation performed. If no manipulation, 23570 would be ... [ Read More ]

Slings as fracture care

[b]fracture care[/b] [QUOTE="ercoder65, post: 72974, member: 72326"]Up to this point, I have coded fracture care when the Ortho physician applies a cast/splint to a fracture that he/she manipulates.... [ Read More ]

Need help !!

[b]help fracture[/b] There was just an article in Part B insider on this very question. Date was June 15 Vol. 10 #21. READER QUESTION :Open Fracture May Not Require Use of Open Fracture Care Codes ... [ Read More ]

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