And the cpt code for ulnar gutter splint says it is 29105.
Picture of ulnar gutter splint.
Splints are frequently used with soft tissue injuries such as a sprain overuse injuries like tendonitis and.
After an injury to the hands fingers or wrists immobilization by splinting or casting is necessary in order to allow the bones and tissues to heal properly.
A splint is a device designed to immobilize an area of the body to allow for healing.
Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8.
An ulnar gutter splint is a flexible splint that is used to support stabilize and immobilize dislocations and fractures of the hands fingers or wrists.
Which is what the doctor did.
It is from the elbow down to hand including two fingers.
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Application of ulnar gutter splint medical college of wisconsin em.
Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after.