However in the cpt book 29105 says from the shoulder down to the hand.
Picture of ulnar gutter splint.
Application of ulnar gutter splint medical college of wisconsin em.
It is from the elbow down to hand including two fingers.
Ideally the cast is applied 24 to 48 hours or more after.
Which is what the doctor did.
Definitive or alternative treatment of injuries commonly treated with ulnar gutter splint 8.
When i look up a picture of that on the web.
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.
And the cpt code for ulnar gutter splint says it is 29105.
A splint is a device designed to immobilize an area of the body to allow for healing.
The doctor says he splinted with a ulnar gutter splint.