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F078
F078 – Tibia fracture - no reduction, rigid immobilization
OHIP Anaesthesia Code — MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
no reduction, rigid immobilization
When to Use
- Use F078 for a closed, non-displaced tibial shaft fracture where the primary treatment is the application of a long-leg or short-leg cast without any manual manipulation.
- Select this code when the fracture is stable and requires only rigid immobilization, distinguishing it from F077 which requires a closed reduction procedure.
Common Pitfalls
- Billing F078 in conjunction with a fracture reduction code like F077 is a direct billing error; you must choose one or the other based on the clinical intervention performed.
- Claiming F078 when only a soft splint or ACE wrap is applied is incorrect, as the code specifically requires rigid immobilization such as a fiberglass or plaster cast.
Billing Tips
- Ensure your operative note explicitly states 'no reduction performed' to justify the use of F078 over the higher-valued reduction codes.
Provider Fee$115.95
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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