Modifiers
Anatomy
Fractures
Find the Code
External Cause Diagnosis Codes
100

What are Modifiers FA-F9 represent?

Fingers

100

What attaches bones to other bones?

Ligaments

100

Is a compound fracture an open or closed fracture?

Open Fracture

100

Injection(s): single or multiple trigger point(s).  1 or 2 muscles.

A.  20553

B.  20560

C.  20552

D.  20612

B.  20552

100

Fall from Heelies (Rolling shoe); initial encounter

V00.151A

200

What is modifier 62?

Two Surgeons

200

What attaches muscles to bones?

Tendons

200

The application of a pulling force to hold a bone in alignment is.....

Traction

200

Open treatment of nasal septal fracture, with or without stabilization.

A. 21337

B. 21325

C. 21336

D. 21330

c. 21336

200
Struck by football; initial encounter

W21.0XXA

300

What attaches bones to other bones?

Ligaments

300

Striated, Smooth and Cardiac are all types of...

Muscles

300

True for False...

Application of the first cast or strapping device is part of the global surgical care for a fracture.

True

300
Decompressive fasciotomy, injection injury by a grease gun.

A.  26037

B.  26040

C.  26011

D.  26035

D. 26035
300

Knocked over/struck by orca

W56.22XA

400

What is the modifier indicating a bilateral procedure?

Modifier 50

400

Where is the carpal bone?

Wrist

400

Codes for basic orthopedic supplies can be found in which book? 

HCPCS Level II

400
Removal foreign body, foot; subcutaneous: complicated


A. 28190

B.  28192

C.  28193

D.  28238

C. 28193
400
Assult by strike by baseball bat

Y08.02XA

500

if the person providing the initial treatment will not be providing subsequent treatment, which modifer is appended to the fracture treatment code?

Modifier 54

500

Where is the Ethmoid Bone?

Face/Skull

500

What is the CPT code for closed treatment of clavicular fracture: with manipulation?

23505

500

Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type.

A. 29515

B.  29405

C.  29425

D.  29440

C. 29425

500

Person on ground injured in air transport accident; sucked into jet engine.

V97.33XA