Pediatric Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Watch Joint Movement for Correct Finger Splint
Published on Thu Jun 03, 2010
Question: What CPT and supply codes should we report for finger splinting?
Pennsylvania Subscriber
Answer: The correct CPT application code is either 29130 (Application of finger splint; static) or 29131 (... dynamic), depending on the type of splint you apply.
HCPCS includes several supply codes for finger splints. Pediatric patients normally need a simple splint so you'll report A4570 (Splint). For a custom fitted splint, choose from the static and dynamic options for wrist/hand/finger orthoses, codes L3906-L3956.
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