I would like to see a concensus of how you deal with buddy taping. I have researched this on many sites and it seems split between "strapping" or "closed fx w/o manip" codes are being used. Big difference in price for a few pieces of tape. Does it matter who tapes? What if it is a toe and they also apply a walking boot? Just curious to see how many we have on the different sides of this code.
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Wiki Buddy Taping
- Thread starter sryen1959
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aaron.lucas
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I think it depends on the purpose. Why is the tape being used? If the taping is done to immobilize a fracture, then yes I would feel comfortable billing fracture care. On the other hand, if the tape is merely used as an adjunct to physical therapy, then I believe the strapping codes should be used. That's my two cents though, anybody else?