renakirk
Networker
What kind of documentation is needed to support billing CPT 27530 vs. just an E/M code?
Example - If a patient with a cast goes to a physician and has an x-ray that confirms a proximal tibial fracture. The physician does not apply a cast, splint, boot, anything, but advises the patient to continue using the cane and come back if anything should change - would you bill 27530 because the patient has a fracture, or just an E/M? Are there any guidelines you know of or could provide with regards to these types of situations?
Thanks!
Rena
Example - If a patient with a cast goes to a physician and has an x-ray that confirms a proximal tibial fracture. The physician does not apply a cast, splint, boot, anything, but advises the patient to continue using the cane and come back if anything should change - would you bill 27530 because the patient has a fracture, or just an E/M? Are there any guidelines you know of or could provide with regards to these types of situations?
Thanks!
Rena