CPT^® 29705, Under Removal or Repair of Casts and Strapping

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 29705 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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Summary

The provider removes or modifies an existing cast covering an entire arm or leg when no longer required, needs replacement, or has become too tight due to excessive swelling.

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Cast Removal and Cast Application on same day

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Short Leg Cast Removal

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Billing for casting and supplies

[QUOTE="somountain@aol.com, post: 327457, member: 226863"]Our doc does total ankles... Post op there is a cast removal and another application - that is included in global fee ??? Pt had wound heali... [ Read More ]

HELP -Post Op Casting denials....

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HELP -Post Op Casting denials....

Our doc does total ankles... Post op there is a cast removal and another application - that is included in global fee ??? Pt had wound healing issues... so had to come in 2 weeks later for ANOTHER r... [ Read More ]

Billing for casting and supplies

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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 ]

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