My physician treated an open patellar fracture with irrigation and debridement and open treatment. However once he completed I&D and thorough examination of the fx he felt the patella did not need fixation. I am debating whether or not to bill 27524 for ORIF of patella fx since it does not state w/ or w/o internal fixation. Would it be appropriate to bill this CPT with a modifier 52 for reduced services?
Thanks for any input.
Thanks for any input.