29440 Adding walker to preventive cast
Surgery
+Add-on
Global 0d
Also known as: walker addition, add walker, cast walker
Addition of a walker mechanism to a previously applied cast, converting a non-weight-bearing cast to a weight-bearing cast for mobilization.
Clinical Context
Applied to existing casts when fracture stability permits weight-bearing, allowing patient to ambulate without crutches.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.71 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 1.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$44.09
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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