ercoder65
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Up to this point, I have coded fracture care when the Ortho physician applies a cast/splint to a fracture that he/she manipulates. I have also done so when no manipulation was involved. My question is this: can the use of a sling be considered fracture care so to be able to use one of the 90 day global surgery codes, or is this bundled, minus the supply code, with the E/M code(if performed)? I get conflicting answers and I need someone to advise where I can find any articles on this subject. Our Ortho docs say yes, and the HIM department/Billing department don't feel comfortable with this. Thanks in advance.
Rich
Rich