Cpt 5th Radial Gutter Splint

Correct coding for casts splints and strapping.

Cpt 5th radial gutter splint.

Trick of the trade. Ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers. In lieu of billing the splint application code you would bill cpt code 24650 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. With manipulation if manipulation was required before applying the splint.

This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers. Cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap indications. 4th and 5th metacarpal fractures tips. Wrist in functional position flex 90 degrees at 4th 5th mcp.

Correctly coding casts splints and strapping can be confusing. Much of the confusion is related to what type of materials are classified as casts splints or strapping. This splint gets its name because. Radial gutter splint thumb spica splint indications l fractures and soft tissue injuries of 5th digit l fractures of the neck shaft and base of 4th and 5th metacarpals construction l start at mid forearm l extend down ulnar forearm l end at mid distal phalanx l include the 4th and 5th digits application l hand in position of function l.

Without manipulation if no manipulation was required or cpt code 24655 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. Whether the cpt application codes or the hcpcs level ii codes should be.