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CPT® 29000, Under Body and Upper Extremity Application of Casts

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 29000 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Body and Upper Extremity Application of Casts.

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The provider applies a body cast in the form of a sheepskin lined rigid vest that attaches with bars to a halo (metal ring) connected with screws to the skull. The halo body cast keeps the head and neck motionless after major spinal surgery, particularly of the cervical spine (neck area), after a traumatic injury. A halo–type body cast can also be attached to the pelvis with a pelvic hoop or to the thigh bone (femur) with pins.

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Can you code for fx care if the decision for surgery is made?
Just wanted to add: CPT casting/strapping code series 29000-29799 is the same for both physician and outpatient hospital reporting. Casting/strapping code series 29000-29799 are [B]USED[/B] to repor... [ Read More ]
fiberglass cast
CPt for the application of Casting (29000-29086, 29305-29450). HCPCS supply code is where you would specify type of materials. You can only code for casting if its the only procedure performed or if... [ Read More ]
Definitive Care for Fracture Care
I hope this is help you Five Options for Fracture Care Coding Coders have five options when coding fractures in the ED, explains David McKenzie, director of reimbursement for the American College of... [ Read More ]
Splints, strapping after injections
[QUOTE="kenbeckman, post: 287735, member: 129582"]It is clear that the first cast/splint etc is included in the global fee for care of fractures and dislocations. What is confusing is whether or not a... [ Read More ]
Splints, strapping after injections
It is clear that the first cast/splint etc is included in the global fee for care of fractures and dislocations. What is confusing is whether or not a splint or strapping may be billed when the indivi... [ Read More ]
Cpt 29000-29799
Our orthopedic practices are hospital based. If our provider determines that the patient requires casting, determines the type of casting, etc. BUT it is applied by the cast tech employed by the hosp... [ Read More ]
Fracture care - derm coder
[b]cast application[/b] Can someone please help??:confused::confused: If an orthopedic dr does a fracture surgery and cant cast the patient that day due to the swelling or any other reason, can he br... [ Read More ]
Therapist and splints coding
I am doing some research on billing the 29000 series vs the "L" codes for splint applications. I have some questions: Who can bill using the L code series? Therapists? Which codes pay more? We ar... [ Read More ]
fracture care - closed treatment
No. IF UCC applies cast or splint for stability then refers the patient out to specialist 7-10 days out then use stabilization codes. 29000-29050. If UCC assume responsibility for the fracture then u... [ Read More ]
Global package for fracture care/CMS
I know that you can code from series 29000-29750 if complications occur with the first cast or subsequent replacement is necessary. Also supplies are not included in the global period and should be re... [ Read More ]
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