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    Wiki E/M Risk billing

    We saw a patient for f/u on a fracture. The cast was removed, but he fitted her with a material splint along with the counseling that goes with it. Also, did an order for x-ray. Would this be a 99213 or 99212? I am confused what the risk element would be for splint fitting and fracture f/u...
    • Jpink
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    • fracture mdm risk splint
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    • Forum: E/M
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    Wiki Fabrication and Application of Thermoplastic Ear Splint (i.e. Ear Molding) for Stahl's Ear

    Here's a challenge for you experienced Plastic Surgery Coders! My plastic surgeon saw a 5-week-old male with bilateral abnormal scaphoid folding with resulting Stahl's Ear contour. He determined that cartilage molding is possible, given child's early age, and could improve the overall appearance...
    • Mark Sonomura
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    • application cartillage ear fabrication molding splint stahl stahl's supply thermoplastic
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Plastic Surgery
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    Wiki Strains, Sprains and Splints in the ED

    Hello All, Just curious what your thoughts are for a patient who is diagnosed with a sprain or strain and given a splint. I am getting different information so I wanted to get some feedback. This is for Emergency Room Visits. Some say we ONLY charge a splint if the patient is diagnosed...
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    Wiki Nasal/sinus endoscopy implant

    1. Nasal/sinus endoscopy performed. Propel intersect(dis solvable implant to dispense mometasone furoate) was used on rt and lt. What code is used for implant, is it s1090??? 2. Do we code for posisep (nasal splint) or it included in procedure. If we code separately, what code to use, is it...
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    Wiki Does Splinting fall under fracture care?

    I am wondering if you can bill for fracture care if you applied a splint or if it only applies to casting. From the other postings regarding fracture care in the forum, it appears you can, but I would appreciate a definitive answer and some supporting documentation if possible. We have a...
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