No
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29705 IF the initial cast was applied by another physician and the removal by another.
29075
29700
Yes and no, a medical assistant can assist the physician in the removal of a cast, but cannot remove the cast by him/her self.
I had a fiberglass cast at my out-of-network Ortho's office on 3/15/12. The final bill was $514. Including X-Ray $180. I had to pay $700.
The correct answer is in the ICD-9 CM 2012 VOL 3 97.8 Other nonoperative removal of therapeutic device 97.88 Removal of external immobilization device: Removal of: brace cast splint **The answer is 97.88**
97.88 - removal of external immoblization device
29075
The CPT code for the subsequent removal of a short arm cast is typically 29705. This code specifically pertains to the removal of a cast or splint, and it is used for subsequent visits after the initial application. Always verify with the latest coding guidelines and payer policies, as codes can be updated or changed.
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