If our physician sees a patient with a non-displaced fracture, which did not require manipulation, he placed a cast and advised that the pt should not need further treatment, but recommended that she see an orthopedist in 2 weeks. Can we bill the fracture treatment with a modifier 54, in case the pt goes to the orthopedist?
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If the physician determined there was a fracture and placed a split and referes the pt to the orthopedist, and still can we still bill the fracture care, or does the orthopedist bill the fracture care?
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If the physician determined there was a fracture and placed a split and referes the pt to the orthopedist, and still can we still bill the fracture care, or does the orthopedist bill the fracture care?