AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 6 (June)
Medicine: Special Services, Procedures, and Reports (Q&A) (June 2010)
June 2010 page 8a Medicine: Special Services, Procedures, and Reports (Q&A) Question: What is the correct CPT code to report for the application of an air splint? Answer: The application of an air splint is not a separately reportable service. The work of performing a strapping technique is very different than applying an off-the-shelf item such as a knee (29540) or shoulder (29240) immobilizer or air splint. The supply of the air splint may be reported with CPT code 99070, Supplies and materials (except spectacles), provided by the physician over and above those usually included with the office...
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Article Overview
This article is a short Q&A from CPT Assistant focused on a medicine coding question involving an air splint and related supply reporting. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the general topic, the relevant CPT and HCPCS Level II code sets, and the type of guidance discussed in this June 2010 piece.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the full article is relevant to a question about medicine services, supplies, and reporting options in CPT and HCPCS Level II.
What You Will Learn
- The general reporting issue addressed in the Q&A
- Which code sets are referenced in connection with the topic
- How the article frames the distinction between a service and a supply-related item
- What kind of coding guidance this June 2010 piece provides
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician office staff
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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