STRAPPING CPT Codes

STRAPPING CPT Codes:

UPPER EXTREMITY STRAPPING

    Strapping Description                                       Examples

Thorax                                                                       Rib belt

Low back                                                                 

Shoulder                                                                   Shoulder adduction pillow

                                                                                    Humeral fracture brace

                                                                                    Sling & Swath- 
                                                                                    -(shoulder immobilization)    

                                                                                    Shoulder immobilizer

                                                                                    Figure 8 splint

                                                                                    Clavicle strap

                                                                                    Collar & cuff

                                                                                    Sling & arm strap

                                                                                    Elastic shoulder immobilizer

Elbow or Wrist                                                       Tennis elbow air pillow band

                                                                                    Tennis elbow brace

                                                                                    Ottenburg elbow splint

Hand or Finger

LOWER EXTREMITY STRAPPING

    Strapping Description                                                   Examples

Hip

Knee

Ankle

Toes

Unna Boot                                                                 Compression device (strapping)

                                                                                    Zinc wrap or dressing—use of zinc

                                                                                    instead of calamine as in the Unna

Denis-Browne splint strapping                            Probably no longer used

NOTES

1.  Do not code the following devices—they are basically supplies which do not splint or immobilize the patient’s injuries:

            Buddy taping

            DAS (sling)

            Neck collars

            TED hose

            Knee sleeves

            Ace wraps

            Orthototics

            Heel pads or cups

            Boots & shoes—i.e.  Darco shoe, wedge shoe, post op shoe, hard sole shoe, cast shoe,  ortho shoe, pressure shoe (for ulcers)

           

2.  “Dynamic”  is a brand name, so when you see the term “Dynamic splint”, do not assume  this is dynamic as opposed to static, it is most likely the brand name.  Check to see if it is set  up to move.  Even hinged devices are usually locked to provide immobilization for the current  injury.  Code to the appropriate site.

3.  Sometimes sling & swath is applied to immobilize another body site besides the shoulder.   Code to the appropriate site.