Surgical and fracture repair codes in the musculoskeletal subsection:
A) include the application and removal of all casts, splints, and strapping
B) include the application and removal of the initial casts, splints, or strapping applied by the treating physician
C) include the application and removal applied by an urgent care/emergency room physician when the urgent care/emergency room physician is not providing the fracture care
D) do not include casts, splints, or strapping, therefore allowing the physician to charge separately for these services
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