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When one of the T8 fracture items is billed, can the practice separately charge the patient for consumables such as a waterproof cast, crutches, moon boots, or braces?

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When one of the T8 fracture items (47387, 47348, 47354, 47561, 47411, 47423, 47444, 47453, 47462, 47543, 47579, 47595 and 47015) is billed, can the practice separately charge the patient for consumables such as a waterproof cast, crutches, moon boots, or braces? Are these classed as billable consumables distinct from the "treatment" fee?

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