CPT^® 29085, Under Body and Upper Extremity Application of Casts

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29085 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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Summary

The provider applies a cast encasing the forearm to the palm and includes the thumb. A gauntlet cast, shaped like a glove that comes up over the wrist, treats fractures of the wrist and hand and immobilizes the area after a surgical procedure.

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CPT for finger trap for 20 minutes and THEN casting, which physician performed both.

hello, I coded the casting as 29085 but is there a CPT for "finger trapping for 20 minutes". Since there is time stated could I use an E/M along with the casting code. Otherwise I do not feel an E/M ... [ Read More ]

Appropriate billing

You will just bill for the application of the cast and the materials, ex. 29085 and Q4010.... [ Read More ]

E/M with cast application modifiers?

I have submitted billing for an e/m (99201) along with cast application (29085) and have been informed I need a modifier. This is not something we do often in our office, so I am unfamiliar with it. ... [ Read More ]

Initial visit

Can 29085 & Q4016 be billed with 26720? Or is it included in 26720? Please help and thank you in advance.... [ Read More ]

BCBS Modifier Denials

[QUOTE="eespinoza0312, post: 434125, member: 464255"]I am also having issues with Mod 58 denials from BCBS Texas. With the same reason :confused: Here is my example: DX: S62.337D 99024 29085-LT, 58 ... [ Read More ]

BCBS Modifier Denials

I am also having issues with Mod 58 denials from BCBS Texas. With the same reason :confused: Here is my example: DX: S62.337D 99024 29085-LT, 58 Q4010... [ Read More ]

96372 and 29085

Can you report 29085 and 96372 on the same claim? Thank you. Blackhorse, CPC-A... [ Read More ]

Applying Cast for the second time???????

I agree. The 29085 with no modifier is the way to go. Just being curious, what ICD-9-CM code did you apply for the visit? Thanks... [ Read More ]

Applying Cast for the second time???????

29085 has no global days, so I'm not sure why you would apply a -76 modifier to it..?.. Was the first casting done as part of a fracture care code, ex 25600? If you've created a global period with a ... [ Read More ]

Applying Cast for the second time???????

Patient was seen by a Physician in our office he placed a cast 2-weeks ago then we removed it. Patient had X-ray (not in our office) which revealed he needs the cast back on. So pt is back in our offi... [ Read More ]

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