Cpt 5th Radial Gutter Splint

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Cpt 5th radial gutter splint. 4th and 5th metacarpal fractures tips. 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. Nelson ccs ccs p and christina benjamin ma rhia ccs ccs p. This splint gets its name because.

Correctly coding casts splints and strapping can be confusing. It makes gripping things with your hand difficult. Wrist in functional position flex 90 degrees at 4th 5th mcp. Cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap indications.

This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers. Ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers. Much of the confusion is related to what type of materials are classified as casts splints or strapping. Correct coding for casts splints and strapping.

Without manipulation if no manipulation was required or cpt code 24655 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. Trick of the trade.