For radiology services, see 73620- 73630.Ģ8475 (Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture with manipulation, each) For open treatment of a metatarsal fracture, see 28485. For percutaneous skeletal fixation of a metatarsal fracture, see 28476. Check with the specific payer to determine coverage. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) dispensed at the time of this service may be reported with the appropriate HCPCS "E" and "L" codes. See "Application of Casts and Strapping" in the CPT book in the Surgery Section, under the Musculoskeletal System. The physician places the foot, ankle, and leg in a cast, splint, or brace as needed.Īccording to CPT guidelines, cast application or strapping (including removal) is only reported as a replacement procedure or when the cast application or strapping is an initial service performed without a restorative treatment or procedure. X-rays (separately reported) confirm a fracture of a metatarsal bone of the foot with the fracture fragments in acceptable position and alignment. The physician treats a fracture of one of the five metatarsal bones without open surgery or any manipulation of the fracture.
#Left foot 4th metatarsal fracture code
There are three different codes that can be billed, depending on the type of fracture the patient has- each code would be billed for one unit of service with the appropriate T modifier (-T7, -T8 or -T9), below are the three CPT codes that could be billed:Ģ8470 (Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture without manipulation, each)
(Fx met 3,4,5 Right foot) We are wondering what the correct way to bill the fracture management is.
Correct Billing for 3 Fractures-Right Foot-MedicareĬoding question for Medicare Patient, we are treating a patient for 3 fractures.
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