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Follow Specific Rules for Cast Removal Coding

Published on Wed Feb 03, 2021

Question: When our provider removes a cast from a patient — boot, body, full arm/leg, shoulder, hip spica, etc. — can we report a CPT® procedure code for the removal? Or an office evaluation and management (E/M) service? Answer: Most likely not; you cannot report an E/M for this service, but there are some circumstances in which you can report [...]
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