tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2022 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Don’t Shortchange Yourself in This Splinting Scenario

Question: The ED physician performed an evaluation and management (E/M) service for a patient who had a sprained left ankle and wrist. Then, they applied short splints to the patient’s ankle and wrist using molded non-off-the-shelf materials. Can we code separately for the splint application, or is that part of the E/M service?Maine Subscriber Answer: You can code separately for the splint applications. On the claim, report: 29515 (Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)) for the short leg splint. Modifier LT (Left side) appended to 29515 to indicate laterality. S93.02XA (Subluxation of left ankle...

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