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    Wiki Can a Ridge leg cast be applied during Global period? if so what would be the appropriate modifier? or is the casting included in the postop/ global.

    Hello, I need some help. Pt had surgery this month and still within the global period, provided applies a Ridge leg cast on the sx site And toenail debridement noted for the RT foot. Would a modifier be needed for the ridge leg cast? Or is that casting within the global? He document a new total...
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    Wiki Billing Q codes with multiple units

    What are the maximum amount of units payable for Q codes (example: Q4045) by insurance companies? When my doctor puts a splint on a patient, our billing department is trying to bill multiple units of supply Q codes to one splint application code for reimbursement. For example: Dr. places a...
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    Wiki Fracture Care followup specifics

    I've clashed w/my boss on the specifics of whether or not followup X-rays are included in the followup 90 day global for this radius w/ulnar fracture w/closed treatment, I'm using code 25560, no manipulation, with casting. Need to know if the followup x-rays can be billed separately (please...
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    Wiki Application of casts and strapping

    We have a situation that has created quite a debate in our office that we could use some advice on. Here's the scenario: a patient presents to the clinic with a fracture. The physician evaluates the patient and stabilizes the fracture with casting or splinting prior to surgery at a local...
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    • billed casting day fracture patient
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    Wiki Q4050 & L-codes!

    Hello, Our clinic has been having extreme difficulties getting Q4050 (waterproof) paid for any carrier (mainly medicaid plans). The clinic is in Arizona and so the waterproof is almost always a necessity because of the climate. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can add for medical...
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