âAledadeâs growth in such a short amount of time demonstrates that there is a real thirst for a new model of primary care, one that empowers physicians to succeed,â Farzad Mostashari, M.D., CEO and co-founder of Aledade and former National Coordinator for Health IT, said in a statement.
If a splint is applied, then the appropriate code for the splint application should be reported, CPT codes 29105â29131, 29505â29515. In addition, AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS, fourth quarter 2007, p. 5, advises the following for âApplication of air castâ providers:
What is a Hand Splint? A hand split is used to secure the hand, wrist and fingers in a positions that is most beneficial for healing. A weight-bearing splint may help is someone has stiffness in the muscles of their hand. A doctor may prescribe a hand splint if a patient has broken bones. A hand splint may be necessary following a hand injury.