CPT Strapping vs. Splinting
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Splinting
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Two CPT codes are used for splinting. CPT 97760 is for "orthotic (splint) management and training" (fitting and evaluation). CPT 97762 is for "checkout for orthotic (splint) use" for a current patient. Both are billed in 15-minute increments.
Splints
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Splints are billed separate from the accompanying CPT codes. Medical supplies, including premade splints and custom-fabricated splints, are billed using "L" codes.
Strapping
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Strapping materials are used with custom-fabricated splints. They are covered as part of the original "L" code billed for the splint. Additional strapping materials can be purchased by a patient. However, there is no medical code for strapping, and payment might be out of pocket.
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