29405 application short leg cast
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: short leg cast, below knee cast, ankle cast
Application of a short leg plaster cast from below the knee to the foot, providing immobilization of the ankle and lower leg without weight-bearing.
Clinical Context
Indicated for ankle fractures, distal tibia and fibula fractures, and foot injuries requiring non-weight-bearing immobilization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.72 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 2.63 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$87.84
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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