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29705 IF the initial cast was applied by another physician and the removal by another.
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Yes and no, a medical assistant can assist the physician in the removal of a cast, but cannot remove the cast by him/her self.
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The correct answer is in the ICD-9 CM 2012 VOL 3 97.8 Other nonoperative removal of therapeutic device 97.88 Removal of external immobilization device: Removal of: brace cast splint **The answer is 97.88**
Physician assistants work closely with a medical doctor and are responsible for a wide number of medical duties. Some of their responsibilities involve making diagnoses, taking medical histories and examining patients. Physician assistants treat minor injuries by preparing a cast or splint or suturing a small wound. In short, a physician assistant can assist with many minor medical issues that doctors typically see on a daily basis.
Physician assistants work closely with a medical doctor and are responsible for a wide number of medical duties. Some of their responsibilities involve making diagnoses, taking medical histories and examining patients. Physician assistants treat minor injuries by preparing a cast or splint or suturing a small wound. In short, a physician assistant can assist with many minor medical issues that doctors typically see on a daily basis.
97.88 - removal of external immoblization device
Yes, the word "cast" contains a short vowel sound. The 'a' in "cast" is pronounced as a short 'æ' sound.