Cpt 5th Radial Gutter Splint

Whether the cpt application codes or the hcpcs level ii codes should be.

Cpt 5th radial gutter splint.

The hcpcs codes used for reporting off the shelf braces also called prefabricated. Ulnar gutter splint cast fourth and fifth proximal middle. 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.

This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers. Nelson ccs ccs p and christina benjamin ma rhia ccs ccs p. Wrist in functional position flex 90 degrees at 4th 5th mcp. Without manipulation if no manipulation was required or cpt code 24655 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture.

Examples include sugar tong splints and thumb spica splints among others. 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. Correct coding for casts splints and strapping. It makes gripping things with your hand difficult.

Trick of the trade. With manipulation if manipulation was required before applying the splint. This splint gets its name because. Radial gutter splint common uses.

This splint is the equivalent of the ulnar gutter splint except that is placed along the radial aspect of the wrist and sandwiches the 2nd and 3rd fingers. The splint application cpt codes are used when a physician or provider such as a pt or ot creates a splint from raw materials such as plaster fiberglass padding and ace bandages. Nondisplaced fractures of the head neck and shaft of the second or third metacarpal without. Correctly coding casts splints and strapping can be confusing.

Radial gutter or buddy taping 4th or 5th proximal or middle phalanx fracture ulnar gutter or buddy taping acceptable if the injury is a non displaced fracture through the phalangeal shaft.