CPT^® 29700, Under Removal or Repair of Casts and Strapping

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29700 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Removal or Repair of Casts and Strapping.

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The provider removes or modifies an existing cast covering the body, foot, or hand when no longer required, needs replacement, or has become too tight due to excessive swelling.

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Bundling Issue

The following comes from the NCCI manual. Hopefully this will be helpful. [QUOTE]G. Fractures, Dislocations, and Casting/Splinting/Strapping 1. The application of external immobilization devices (cas... [ Read More ]

Bundling Issue bundling issue coding issue denied inclusive incorrect coding

Hi all, I am getting a rejection from Veteran regarding procedure 29405, 29700, these being denied being bundled. I am just wondering if one can bill Application of leg cast and removal of leg cast a... [ Read More ]

Bivalving Short Arm Cast

[QUOTE="vicki1996, post: 286496, member: 26434"]We had a patient present to the ED indicating their cast was too tight (we did not apply the cast originally). The provider bivalved the cast but I can'... [ Read More ]

Bivalving Short Arm Cast

[b]Short cast bivalving[/b] 29700 - Removal or bivalving; gauntlet, boot or body cast Would that work?... [ Read More ]

cast removal under anesthesia

If cast spica was removed by the same physician, is it not a component of a surgical package under the surgical guidelines? Removal and Repair: Codes for cast removal should be employed ONLY for c... [ Read More ]

Cast removal

Our office removed a short arm cast that we didn't apply. Can we bill for this as it's own CPT or is it just the E/M office visit? I see 4 cast removal codes, but none of them look appropriate. 297... [ Read More ]

Cast Removal 29700-29799

Is there a code for the removal of a short leg cast? 29705 is for full arm or full leg cast. It was re-casted with a Warrior boot so I am not able to code for recasting. Thanks... [ Read More ]

Please help coding Unna Boots

For unna boots we charge only 29580. I'm curious as to why you are choosing 29700 for removal when that is simply removal of a cast. Unna boots are purely an ace bandage with medicine infused within... [ Read More ]

Please help coding Unna Boots

Hi! Please help with correct way to code and get reimbursed for Unna Boot - Am I Allowed to code for an OV 99213, Unna Boot 29580 and Removal of Unna Boot 29700 for Ulcer lower leg. What Modifi... [ Read More ]

Please help code this!

Ok, so if you are saying your Doctor is under a different tax ID# than the one that performed the surgery, then yes...you can charge for this visit. I would charge an E&M with 29700. I would also a... [ Read More ]

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