29085 application cast hand & lower forearm
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: forearm cast, wrist to hand cast, short forearm cast
Application of a plaster cast encompassing the hand and lower forearm for immobilization, typically used for wrist and forearm injuries.
Clinical Context
Used for distal radius and ulna fractures, wrist sprains, and post-operative wrist stabilization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 3.20 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$106.88
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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