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F024
F024 – Radius and ulnar shaft - no reduction, rigid immobilization
OHIP Anaesthesia Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Radius and ulnar shaft - no reduction, rigid immobilization
When to Use
- Use F024 when treating a pediatric or adult forearm fracture that is anatomically aligned and requires only the application of a cast or splint without manipulation.
- Select F024 for stable, non-displaced fractures where the primary intervention is rigid immobilization to prevent displacement during the healing process.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill F024 if any form of closed reduction (e.g., traction or manipulation) was performed; use the appropriate reduction code instead.
- Avoid billing F024 in conjunction with an office visit fee (A007) on the same day, as the procedure code is considered comprehensive of the visit for that specific injury.
- Failing to document the absence of displacement or reduction will lead to audit recovery if the claim is flagged for review against higher-paying reduction codes.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the diagnostic code reflects the specific fracture site (e.g., ICD-9 813.2) to justify the necessity of rigid immobilization.
- If a follow-up assessment is required for cast adjustment or check X-rays, bill the appropriate subsequent visit code rather than repeating the F024 procedure.
Provider Fee$67.75
Effective: April 1, 2025
Category
N. Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures
Subcategory
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Service Type
Procedure
Code Classes
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
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