May 6, 2013 · Patient presents with a tibial/fibular fracture. A sugar tong splint is applied. Is this considered a long leg splint 29505 or a short leg splint with 29515? Thanks for any help.

Feb 18, 2009 · The sugar tong would immobilize both the wrist and the elbow. CPT 29105 says shoulder to hand, 29125 says forearm to hand. The sugar tong is below the shoulder but …

The HCPCS codes range Cast and Splint Supplies Q4001-Q4051 is a standardized code set necessary for Medicare and other health insurance providers to provide healthcare claims. …

May 26, 2010 · A: According to the Application of Casts and Strapping in the CPT book "A physician who applies the initial cast, strap, or splint and also assumes all of the subsequent …

Aug 5, 2010 · Ulnar-Gutter Splint - for boxers fx of hand (i. e. 4 and/or 5th metatcarpal fx). Sugar-Tong splint - for elbow or proximal forearm fxs. Posterior Splint of Arm - for humeral and/or …

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The provider applies a static, or rigid, splint to the lower arm extending from the elbow to the palm to immobilize an injury to the forearm or wrist during healing or for stabilization of a fracture …

joints. A double sugar-tong splint consists of two U-shaped splints that go around the elbow—one fitting onto the forearm and the other fitting onto the upper arm. Double sugar-tong splints …

Aug 2, 2008 · I'd code it as a splint application and E/M visit with a modifier. Based on what you posted - the provider who applied the splint has no intentions of following up with this fracture. …

The provider applies a long leg splint to treat injuries of the leg, including fractures, dislocations, and sprains of the leg, knee, and ankle. The splint covers and immobilizes the entire leg from …