2025 CPT code 29530
Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Musculoskeletal System Feed
Application of elastic strapping and/or bandage to knee.
Modifiers may be applicable. Modifier 25 is used if significant, separately identifiable E/M services are performed on the same day. Modifier 50 is used for bilateral procedures. Modifier 76 is used if satisfactory alignment (reduction) is not maintained and requires re-reduction by the same physician.
Medical necessity for strapping is established when it's used to provide support, pain relief, or stabilization for a musculoskeletal injury or condition of the knee. The documentation must support the need for the intervention.
The provider positions the patient, ensures the area is clean and dry, then applies elastic adhesive tape around the upper and lower leg and knee, assessing the fit and pressure to achieve the desired support.
In simple words: The doctor applies a special elastic tape to your knee to support it and keep it from moving too much. This helps with pain and protects your knee if you have a strain, sprain, dislocation, or some types of fractures.
Application of elastic strapping and/or bandage to knee. This includes the application of elastic adhesive tape to the knee to hold the joint or muscles in a fixed position and limit excessive or abnormal movements.Strapping is used to treat muscle strains, dislocations, sprains, and certain fractures.
Example 1: A basketball player sprains their knee during a game and needs support and pain relief., A patient with a minor knee fracture requires stabilization and pain management before further treatment., An individual experiencing a muscle strain in their knee needs support to limit movement and promote healing.
Documentation should include the reason for the strapping (e.g., sprain, strain, fracture), the location (knee), the type of strapping applied, and any associated injuries or conditions.
** If the key components of an evaluation and management (E/M) service are met (patient history, physical examination, and medical decision making) on the same day as the strapping, use modifier 25 along with the appropriate E/M code. This information is current as of December 1, 2024. As medical coding and billing regulations are subject to change, it's essential to verify this information with official resources for the most up-to-date guidelines.
- Specialties:Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Office, Urgent Care Facility, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital,Other Place of Service.