CPT^® 29131, Under Body and Upper Extremity Application of Splints

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29131 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Body and Upper Extremity Application of Splints.

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Summary

The provider applies a dynamic, or hinged, splint to the hand and finger to stretch a stiff finger joint, improving the range of motion of the joint after a surgical procedure or injury. A dynamic splint also improves flexion contractures in chronic neurologic or orthopedic conditions.

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ORTHOGLASS BILLING

[QUOTE="BrandonP0207, post: 490250, member: 739009"] We are an urgent care facility that is privately owned. We use the orthoglass splinting material in our office. We need some guidance on billing ... [ Read More ]

ORTHOGLASS BILLING orthoglass

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