[Expert Solution]: Dr. Whobris is a physician at Southern Columbi

Dr. Whobris is a physician at Southern Columbia Surgical Center. He sees a 12 year old patient who has been previously seen for a right tibia fracture and casting at the Southerrn Columbia Surgical Center and is being seen again today for a new cast. Dr. Whobris indicates this cast should be billed seperately from the previous visit. Cindylou questions Dr. Whobris regarding the new cast and tells Dr. Whobris that she believes it should be bundled under the same surgical visit from the prior visit. Dr. Whobris insists this be coded as a new cast and seperately from any prior service.