Wiki Fracture Care Policy

[rhart@wabashgeneral.com]

I need help. I understand the need and point of fracture care billing. However, our facility does not have any guidelines/policies for our coders and they are told to bill all fractures as fracture care. I do not feel this is right and would really appreciate some guidance or thoughts on this matter. Thank you.

 

[shortblonde6]

It is my understanding that it is the doctors call as to whether or not fracture care can be billed. Typically, our doctors will only bill for fracture care if they anticipate a more involved healing period with several post op visits.