Wiki E/M or procedure

[tmorehart]

Patient was seen in urgent care for a greenstick fracture of the distal radius, a volar fiberglass splint was formed and applied. Is a volar fiberglass splint a cast? Patient was referred to Ortho clinic.

Should I be using a casting procedure code or a E/M code?

Any input would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[jmcpolin]

I would code the E&M with a 25 modifier and the closed reduction and splint