Hello, All,
I am new to coding for ortho in the clinic setting and have a question regarding closed fracture care treatment. My doctor is seeing a patient for a right patella fracture and states that he is putting the patient in a hinged knee brace. He does not state anywhere in his documentation that he is supplying closed fracture care, but sent over the 27520 code.
I am wondering what this code constitutes? If he hadn't sent over the 27520 code, I would not have thought to code this for closed fracture care. Is there certain criteria that needs to be met in order to bill closed fracture care? If so what do the doctors need to put in their documentation?? I don't understand when I should or shouldn't bill for closed fracture treatment.
Any response would be appreciated!! Thanks!
I am new to coding for ortho in the clinic setting and have a question regarding closed fracture care treatment. My doctor is seeing a patient for a right patella fracture and states that he is putting the patient in a hinged knee brace. He does not state anywhere in his documentation that he is supplying closed fracture care, but sent over the 27520 code.
I am wondering what this code constitutes? If he hadn't sent over the 27520 code, I would not have thought to code this for closed fracture care. Is there certain criteria that needs to be met in order to bill closed fracture care? If so what do the doctors need to put in their documentation?? I don't understand when I should or shouldn't bill for closed fracture treatment.
Any response would be appreciated!! Thanks!