29435 application patllr tdn bearing cast
Also known as: PTB cast, patellar bearing cast, patellofemoral weight-bearing cast
Application of a patellar tendon-bearing cast extending from below the knee to the foot, distributing weight through the patellar tendon rather than the tibial plateau.
Clinical Context
Used for tibial shaft fractures allowing weight-bearing while reducing stress on the fracture site through load sharing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.78 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.24 |
| Total RVU | 4.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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