Cpt 5th Radial Gutter Splint

Correct coding for casts splints and strapping.

Cpt 5th radial gutter splint.

Trick of the trade. This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers. With manipulation if manipulation was required before applying the splint. Nondisplaced fractures of the head neck and shaft of the second or third metacarpal without.

The hcpcs codes used for reporting off the shelf braces also called prefabricated. In lieu of billing the splint application code you would bill cpt code 24650 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. Examples include sugar tong splints and thumb spica splints among others. 4th and 5th metacarpal fractures tips.

The splint application cpt codes are used when a physician or provider such as a pt or ot creates a splint from raw materials such as plaster fiberglass padding and ace bandages. Radial gutter splint common uses. Without manipulation if no manipulation was required or cpt code 24655 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. Nelson ccs ccs p and christina benjamin ma rhia ccs ccs p.

Whether the cpt application codes or the hcpcs level ii codes should be. Ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers. It makes gripping things with your hand difficult. This splint gets its name because.

Wrist in functional position flex 90 degrees at 4th 5th mcp. Much of the confusion is related to what type of materials are classified as casts splints or strapping. Correctly coding casts splints and strapping can be confusing. Cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap indications.

This splint is the equivalent of the ulnar gutter splint except that is placed along the radial aspect of the wrist and sandwiches the 2nd and 3rd fingers.