CPT^® 29450, Under Lower Extremity Application of Casts

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29450 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Lower Extremity Application of Casts.

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The provider gently stretches the foot and applies a temporary cast in the ongoing treatment of clubfoot deformity, generally a congenital condition, but also the result of childhood polio. Progressive application of molded casts apply pressure on the ligaments of the foot, continuing the stretching process and gradually repositioning the foot.

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[b]29450[/b] I agree with you ... this is how our Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons code these cases. BUT ... you should[U][B] not[/B][/U] need a -58 modifier as 29450 has a "0" day global period. F ... [ Read More ]

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My podiatrist just started treating a baby with clubfoot. He is using the Ponseti Method. Another podiatrist told him he could bill for closed reduction. He will be recasting every week for 5 weeks... [ Read More ]

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