CPT^® 29515, Under Lower Extremity Application of Splints

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29515 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Lower Extremity Application of Splints.

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Summary

The provider applies a short leg splint to treat injuries of the leg, including fractures, dislocations, and sprains of the lower leg, ankle, and foot. The splint covers and immobilizes the lower leg from just below the knee down to the foot.

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