Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)

CPT 29515 is the billing code for "Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)". For application of short leg splint from calf to foot

Medicare pays approximately $73.10 for CPT 29515 (national average). Actual payment varies by geographic location due to GPCI adjustments. Hospital and commercial insurance rates are typically 2-4x higher than Medicare rates.

CPT 29515 has a total RVU of 4.02, broken down as: Work RVU 2.20, Practice Expense RVU 1.60, and Malpractice RVU 0.22. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

Key documentation requirements for CPT 29515 include: Indication for short leg splint; Type of splint applied; Splint material used; Patient positioning. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Bundling considerations for CPT 29515: Includes splint application. Includes splint materials Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

Common modifiers for CPT 29515 include: 50 (Bilateral procedure when both legs splinted same session), 51 (Multiple procedures performed same session), LT (Left side procedure). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.

The typical time requirement for CPT 29515 is 15-25 minutes typical procedure time. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.