Can a PA bill closed fracture care w/out manipulation (ex, 27786)

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The Physicians Assistant saw a patient for the 1st time as a consult request while the patient was in the hospital (he was rounding for the physician) The cheif complaint was for ankle pain and the patient ended up being diagnosed with an ankle fracture. There is no note from the physician. But the PA did include in his note that he reviewed the x-rays w/ the physcian. Recommendations were for conservative treatment, apply cast, remain nonweightbearing, follow up with x-rays. My question is, can a PA bill for closed fracture care w/out manipulation (ex. 27786)?

I greatly appreciate any answers?

Kristy
 
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