Splints may also aid in the immobilization of soft tissue injuries such as fingertip amputations and lacerations over joints where it is important to minimize tension or damage to the SPLINTING GUIDE FOR EMS/HOSPITAL PROVIDERS INTRODUCTION (LOUIS SPINA M.D., 9/2016) Splints can be applied to most pediatric fractures, dislocations and sprains. The final diagnosis was a sprained wrist. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 29105 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Body and Upper Extremity Application of Splints. Wrinkle-free application; Eliminates risk of delamination; No wrong side of application The name of this style of splint is a reference to the appearance; the sugar-tong splint grasps the involved area somewhat like a pair of tongs. More recently, prefabricated splints such as Ortho-Glass are available. ORTHO-GLASS ® – your unique “splint to go”. Obtaining reimbursement for cast and splint supplies has always been a challenge in orthopedics, but HCFA (now CMS; see story on page 61) recently added complexity to the issue by introducing dozens of new temporary Q codes for casting and splint supplies. Can we bill out a strapping code and a splint application code together? ORTHO-GLASS ® – your unique “splint to go”. ORTHO-GLASS® is an easy to handle and extremly versatile splinting system. HCPCS Code Description: Cast supplies, short arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass. HCPCS Code: Q4022. Dressing, Cast, Splint, Strapping Dressings Casts Splints Strapping Offering a completely water resistant solution, practitioners and cast techs can be assured that it's patients will have the highest level of comfort and hygiene with the lowest risk of complications. Dressing, Cast, Splint, Strapping Dressings Casts Splints Strapping Q. Splint like a pro: Posterior lower leg splint with stirrup - Duration: 10:12. We always understood that splint application procedures are reported with the CPT code and the splint itself with the L code. ORTHO-GLASS ® is an easy to handle and extremly versatile splinting system. Answer: Yes, you definitely should bill for both the splinting procedure and the splint being applied. If you use supplies to make your splints and casts, refer to these codes for billing.” Q. 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.