Cpt 5th Radial Gutter Splint

It makes gripping things with your hand difficult.

Cpt 5th radial gutter splint.

4th and 5th metacarpal fractures tips. 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. Wrist in functional position flex 90 degrees at 4th 5th mcp. Trick of the trade.

With manipulation if manipulation was required before applying the splint. Cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap indications. This splint gets its name because. Much of the confusion is related to what type of materials are classified as casts splints or strapping.

Correctly coding casts splints and strapping can be confusing. Without manipulation if no manipulation was required or cpt code 24655 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. In lieu of billing the splint application code you would bill cpt code 24650 closed treatment of radial head or neck fracture. Radial gutter splint thumb spica splint indications l fractures and soft tissue injuries of 5th digit l fractures of the neck shaft and base of 4th and 5th metacarpals construction l start at mid forearm l extend down ulnar forearm l end at mid distal phalanx l include the 4th and 5th digits application l hand in position of function l.

Ulnar gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the fourth and fifth metacarpals and phalanges ring and pinky fingers. This splint however unnecessarily immobilizes the 4th and 5th fingers.