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F035A — Olecranon fracture – closed reduction

Olecranon fracture, closed reduction

Bill for closed (non-operative) reduction of an olecranon fracture.

Watch for: Casts or corrective splints in the first 2 weeks are included; earlier repeat reductions by you pay 85%.

Code

F035A

Description

Olecranon fracture – closed reduction

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Closed reduction of an olecranon fracture.

What it covers

F035 is closed reduction of an olecranon fracture (N21). No reduction with rigid immobilization is F034 and open reduction is F036 (N21).

Billing rules

• Closed reduction means reduction by non-operative methods, including traction (N1).
• The major pre-operative visit (the consultation or assessment where you decide to treat) may be billed in addition to the fracture or dislocation fee (N1, SP2).
• Multiple fractures or dislocations: the major one is paid at 100% and each other one at 85% (N1).
• If after-care is transferred to another physician, you claim 75% of the fee and the receiving surgeon bills visits (N2).
• Plaster casts or corrective splints applied at surgery or in the first 2 weeks are not billed separately when a fracture or dislocation fee applies (N7).
• Non-elective and started after hours: add E409 (+50%, weekday evenings and weekend/holiday days and evenings) or E410 (+75%, nights 00:00–07:00) (GP103–GP104, SP2).
• Repeat reductions of the same fracture or dislocation: claim the full fee for the final reduction and after-care; earlier reductions by the same surgeon are claimed at 85% (N2).
• Age premiums of 10% to 30% apply for patients under 16 (GP64).

Often billed with

• E555 rigid external fixation (+50% of the closed reduction fee) (N3).
• E544 cast bracing (+40%), not for prefabricated devices (N3).

Related codes: F034, F036, E555, E544, F032

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures, Elbow and Forearm, page N21. Fracture and dislocation rules N1–N2.

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