CPT^® 29720, Under Removal or Repair of Casts and Strapping

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29720 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Removal or Repair of Casts and Strapping.

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In this procedure, the provider repairs the spica cast, body cast, or jacket cast for reasons such as wear and tear that may happen over time.

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Casting Repairs during Global Period

I have a patient that came into the office and the provider did a repair on their jacket cast (due to normal wear) during the global period of the procedure. The same provider placed the original cast... [ Read More ]

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