Do Aircasts Differ From Splints? : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Jan 1, 2005 · Question: Does an aircast qualify as a splint? California Subscriber Answer: No. Placing a patient in an aircast and teaching him how to use it does not constitute a strapping …
Do Aircasts Differ From Splints? : Reader Questions - AAPC
Aug 21, 2010 · Question: Does an aircast qualify as a splint? California Subscriber Answer: No. Placing a patient in an aircast and teaching him how to use it does not constitute a strapping …
Discover If Aircasts Differ From Splints : You Be the Coder
Jan 20, 2015 · If your practice is licensed to bill for durable medical equipment (DME), you can bill for the aircast using L4350 (Ankle control orthosis, stirrup style, rigid, includes any type …
Ankle control orthosis, stirrup style, rigid, includes any type ... - AAPC
HCPCS Code for Ankle control orthosis, stirrup style, rigid, includes any type interface (e.g., pneumatic, gel), prefabricated, off-the-shelf L4350 HCPCS code L4350 for Ankle control …
Wiki - Application of air cast - know if application - AAPC
Oct 19, 2011 · Ankle Air Cast I would code an ankle air cast as a short leg splint because it is used for support of injured ankles. I would use CPT code 29515 : Application of short leg splint …
Examples of cooling devices used in the outpatient setting include The CryoCuff®from Aircast, the Polar Care Cub from Breg, and the AutoChill® from Aircast. All cooling devices used in the …
Air cast application | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Sep 13, 2013 · Hello! I am looking for some help/guidance in coding applications of casts/splints. The doctor is saying that he applied a short air cast on the patient. Would this be coded the …
Ankle-foot Orthotics L1900-L1990 - HCPCS Codes - Codify by AAPC
The HCPCS codes range Ankle-foot Orthotics L1900-L1990 is a standardized code set necessary for Medicare and other health insurance providers to provide healthcare claims.
Getting Reimbursed for Applying Casts and Splints - AAPC
Dec 1, 1999 · Casts, splints and straps are immobilization devices applied to protect injured bones and soft tissue and to reduce pain, spasm, and swelling following a surgery ...
Application of air cast | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Sep 9, 2011 · Hi, Does anyone know if the application of an air cast can be billed separately? Thank you, Kristi