splint application

  1. J

    Wiki Custom fabricated thumb spica splints

    Hi-- I am not familiar with Occupational therapy splint codes. The Occupational therapist is making thumb spica splints out of raw material and is using HCPCS code L3808. Optum has denied stating that it's the incorrect code. Should I be using CPT 29125 with the -Q code for material? Below is...
    • jhaleycoder
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    • hand coding occupational therapy orthopedic splint application thumb spica
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  2. K

    Wiki Splint application by MA/RT -- billing question

    If a MA or RT applies a splint, and the provider is in the clinic for needed supervision but does NOT personally apply the splint, can we bill the splint application code set? Particularly, per Medicare guidelines. (Sources to support your opinion?) Thank you!
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