Cpt 5th Radial Gutter Splint

Ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers.

Cpt 5th radial gutter splint.

Without manipulation if no manipulation was required or cpt code 24655 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. Wrist in functional position flex 90 degrees at 4th 5th mcp. Whether the cpt application codes or the hcpcs level ii codes should be. Trick of the trade.

Much of the confusion is related to what type of materials are classified as casts splints or strapping. This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers. 4th and 5th metacarpal fractures tips. It makes gripping things with your hand difficult.

Nelson ccs ccs p and christina benjamin ma rhia ccs ccs p. Correctly coding casts splints and strapping can be confusing. With manipulation if manipulation was required before applying the splint. 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.

In lieu of billing the splint application code you would bill cpt code 24650 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. Correct coding for casts splints and strapping.