Forum - Questions & Answers
Aug 11th, 2011 - BETH1031
Global Period with Cast
We have a patient that is in a global period at the present time. The patient goes in for a follow-up during this period. The doctor applied a long leg walking cast at this same visit. Are we allowed to bill the long leg walking cast (29355) in addition to the Fracture Care Follow Up (99024)?
re: Global Period with Cast
The global fracture code includes the INITIAL cast application. Any additional casts are separately reportable. This is all explained in the CPT® book.
re: Global Period with Cast
http://www.medicarenhic.com/providers/pubs/Surgery%20Billing%20Guide.pdf