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F066
F066 – Tarsus fracture - no reduction - rigid immobilization
OHIP Anaesthesia Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
This service covers the non-operative treatment for a fracture of one or more tarsal bones, with the exception of the os calcis (heel bone). The management involves applying rigid immobilization, such as a cast or splint, to the affected foot, without surgically or manually realigning the bone fragments (no reduction).
When to Use
- Use for non-displaced fractures of the navicular, cuboid, or cuneiform bones where the treatment plan is strictly immobilization without manual manipulation.
- Use when applying a cast or rigid splint to a stable tarsal fracture that does not require reduction, distinguishing it from F067 which involves reduction.
Common Pitfalls
- Do not bill F066 for os calcis (heel bone) fractures, as these are excluded from this code definition.
- Avoid billing F066 if any form of manual reduction or realignment was performed; in such cases, F067 is the appropriate code.
- Billing F066 alongside a consultation code for the same patient on the same day often triggers a rejection unless the consultation is clearly distinct and documented as a separate service.
Billing Tips
- Ensure the clinical note explicitly states 'no reduction' or 'stable fracture, no manipulation required' to justify the use of F066 over F067.
- If the procedure occurs after hours, remember to append the appropriate E409 or E410 premium to the F066 claim to maximize the procedural fee.
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