CPT^® 29200, Under Body and Upper Extremity Application of Strapping-Any Age

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29200 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Body and Upper Extremity Application of Strapping-Any Age.

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Summary

The provider applies elastic adhesive tape to the thorax, or chest, to hold the muscles in a fixed position and limit excessive or abnormal movements. Strapping treats muscle strains, dislocations, sprains, and certain fractures.

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Can you code a CPT codes 29130-29131 (application of a finger splint) with CPT 29200 (Strapping of hand or finger). Thank You Daniel CPC P.S- Progress note, states application of buddy tape was don... [ Read More ]

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