CPT 29130: Application of Static Finger Splint

Medicare pays $47 and commercial payers pay $129 on average nationally for this procedure.

CPT code 29130 describes application of a static (rigid) finger splint to immobilize one or more fingers to allow healing of a sprain or fracture; service type: splint application/orthopaedic immobilization; typical site of service: outpatient clinic, emergency department, or ambulatory surgery/orthopedics setting where hand and upper extremity immobilization is provided.

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National Reimbursement Benchmarks

Nationally, Medicare’s mean allowed amount for CPT 29130 sits near $47.5, substantially below BUCA’s average commercial mean of $129.1, so commercial reimbursements represented by BUCA are roughly $81.6 higher than Medicare on average. This gap highlights a pronounced difference between average government and commercial payments for the same procedure.

Dispersion measured by the interquartile range (P75 minus P25) is widest for Blue Cross Blue Shield at $67.8 (P75 $215.1 minus P25 $147.3), indicating greater variability in contracted rates, while Aetna is among the tightest with an IQR of $25.0 (P75 $55.0 minus P25 $26.0). UnitedHealth Group and Cigna show similar mid-to-high dispersion ($40.0 and $45.0 respectively), and BUCA’s IQR is $54.9, reflecting moderate spread around its mean.

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CPT 29130: Application of Static Finger Splint

Medicare pays $47 and commercial payers pay $129 on average nationally for this procedure.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A 28-year-old patient presents to the orthopaedic hand clinic after sustaining a crushing injury to the index finger while working. Examination and plain radiographs demonstrate an acute, closed phalanx fracture without gross displacement. The treating orthopaedic hand surgeon decides to immobilize the injured digit in a static, rigid finger splint to prevent motion while allowing the fracture to heal. The clinical workflow includes triage and brief history, focused hand and neurovascular exam, review of imaging, informed consent for splint application, application and molding of a prefabricated or custom rigid finger splint, patient education on wound care and activity restrictions, documentation of the procedure using 29130, and scheduling a follow-up visit for reassessment and repeat imaging. Typical sites of service are the orthopaedic clinic, urgent care clinic, or emergency department. Common providers performing this procedure include orthopaedic surgeons, hand surgeons, and physical therapists working under appropriate scope and orders.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`29131`	Application of finger splint, dynamic	Alternative technique when a dynamic splint (allows controlled motion) is indicated instead of a static splint; considered when motion is therapeutically needed.
`29125`	Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand)	Related immobilization used when injury requires wrist and forearm stabilization in addition to finger support.
`29126`	Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand)	Related code variant for short arm splint application; used when immobilization extends beyond the digits and involves the forearm and hand.

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
25	CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…	- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
76	Modifier -76, Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional, is appended when the same provider performs an identical, medically necessary procedure or…	- Use modifier -76 when the same physician or other qualified health care professional performs an identical procedure or service a second (or subsequent) time on the same date of service and the…
77	Modifier 77 indicates that a previously performed procedure or service was legitimately repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional. The AMA’s CPT definition…	- Use modifier 77 when a basic procedure or service already performed is repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional (for example, a second provider independently…
51	Modifier –51 (Multiple Procedures) is used when the same provider performs multiple procedures in the same session to identify secondary, non‑exempt procedures and indicate payment reduction logic…	- Use modifier -51 when the same provider performs multiple distinct procedures during the same patient encounter: report the highest‑valued procedure first (no modifier) and append -51 to…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207X00000X	Orthopaedic Surgery Physician	An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated…
207XX0004X	Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician	Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult recons…
225100000X	Physical Therapist	Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who…
385HR2065X	Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care	A facility or distinct part of a facility that providers short term, residential care to children, diagnosed with complex or profound disabilities as …
2279P3800X	Palliative/Hospice Registered Respiratory Therapist	A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of…
2279P1004X	Pulmonary Diagnostics Registered Respiratory Therapist	Included in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological d…
247200000X	Other Technician	A collective term for persons with specialized training in various narrow fields of expertise whose occupations require training and skills in specifi…
282E00000X	Long Term Care Hospital	Long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) furnish extended medical and rehabilitative care to individuals who are clinically complex and have multiple acute or…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

24 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
M25.541	Pain in joints of right hand
M25.542	Pain in joints of left hand
M79.641	Pain in right hand
M79.642	Pain in left hand
M79.643	Pain in unspecified hand
M84.471A	Pathological fracture, right ankle, initial encounter for fracture
M84.472A	Pathological fracture, left ankle, initial encounter for fracture
S62.521A	Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
S62.522A	Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
S62.523A	Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture

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CPT 29105: Application of Upper and Lower Arm Splint

CPT-29125-FOREARM-WRIST-STATIC-SPLINT-APPLICATION

CPT 29125: Rigid Splint Elbow to Palm for Forearm/Wrist Injury

CPT-29126-DYNAMIC-SPLINT-LOWER-ARM-ELBOW-TO-PALM

CPT 29126: Dynamic (Hinged) Splint, Forearm to Palm

CPT-29131-DYNAMIC-FINGER-SPLINT-APPLICATION

CPT 29131: Dynamic Finger Splint Application to Improve Joint Motion

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`29131`	Application of finger splint, dynamic	Alternative technique when a dynamic splint (allows controlled motion) is indicated instead of a static splint; considered when motion is therapeutically needed.
`29125`	Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand)	Related immobilization used when injury requires wrist and forearm stabilization in addition to finger support.
`29126`	Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand)	Related code variant for short arm splint application; used when immobilization extends beyond the digits and involves the forearm and hand.

Related Modifiers

7 rows

Modifier	Description	When to Use
25	CPT modifier 25 indicates that on the same day as another procedure or service, the same physician or other qualified health care professional provided a significant, separately identifiable…	- When to apply: Use modifier 25 only on an E/M code to indicate the same provider delivered a significant, separately identifiable E/M service on the same day as another procedure or service — i.e.,…
52	Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…	- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
59	Modifier 59 indicates a distinct procedural service when two procedures that are not normally billed together are clinically and procedurally separate. The CPT definition (as reiterated by CMS)…	- Use modifier -59 to report a distinct procedural service when documentation supports that the procedure reported is not normally billed together with another service on the same day because of a…
76	Modifier -76, Repeat Procedure or Service by Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional, is appended when the same provider performs an identical, medically necessary procedure or…	- Use modifier -76 when the same physician or other qualified health care professional performs an identical procedure or service a second (or subsequent) time on the same date of service and the…
77	Modifier 77 indicates that a previously performed procedure or service was legitimately repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional. The AMA’s CPT definition…	- Use modifier 77 when a basic procedure or service already performed is repeated by a different physician or other qualified health care professional (for example, a second provider independently…
51	Modifier –51 (Multiple Procedures) is used when the same provider performs multiple procedures in the same session to identify secondary, non‑exempt procedures and indicate payment reduction logic…	- Use modifier -51 when the same provider performs multiple distinct procedures during the same patient encounter: report the highest‑valued procedure first (no modifier) and append -51 to…
22	Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…	- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…

Related Provider Taxonomies

8 rows

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207X00000X	Orthopaedic Surgery Physician	An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated…
207XX0004X	Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician	Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult recons…
225100000X	Physical Therapist	Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who…
385HR2065X	Child Physical Disabilities Respite Care	A facility or distinct part of a facility that providers short term, residential care to children, diagnosed with complex or profound disabilities as …
2279P3800X	Palliative/Hospice Registered Respiratory Therapist	A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of…
2279P1004X	Pulmonary Diagnostics Registered Respiratory Therapist	Included in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological d…
247200000X	Other Technician	A collective term for persons with specialized training in various narrow fields of expertise whose occupations require training and skills in specifi…
282E00000X	Long Term Care Hospital	Long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) furnish extended medical and rehabilitative care to individuals who are clinically complex and have multiple acute or…

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

24 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
M25.541	Pain in joints of right hand
M25.542	Pain in joints of left hand
M79.641	Pain in right hand
M79.642	Pain in left hand
M79.643	Pain in unspecified hand
M84.471A	Pathological fracture, right ankle, initial encounter for fracture
M84.472A	Pathological fracture, left ankle, initial encounter for fracture
S62.521A	Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
S62.522A	Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
S62.523A	Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture

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CPT 29105: Application of Upper and Lower Arm Splint

CPT-29125-FOREARM-WRIST-STATIC-SPLINT-APPLICATION

CPT 29125: Rigid Splint Elbow to Palm for Forearm/Wrist Injury

CPT-29126-DYNAMIC-SPLINT-LOWER-ARM-ELBOW-TO-PALM

CPT 29126: Dynamic (Hinged) Splint, Forearm to Palm

CPT-29131-DYNAMIC-FINGER-SPLINT-APPLICATION

CPT 29131: Dynamic Finger Splint Application to Improve Joint Motion

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

References

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Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

References

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Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

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What does CPT 29130 describe?

Which clinical scenarios commonly justify using CPT 29130?

What related CPT codes should be considered when documenting finger or hand immobilization?

Which diagnoses listed in the page context commonly pair with CPT 29130 for coding purposes?

Who typically performs and documents the service represented by CPT 29130, and where is it documented?

References

Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Related CPT Codes

Related Modifiers

Related Provider Taxonomies

Related ICD-10-CM Codes

Related Codes

What does CPT 29130 describe?

Which clinical scenarios commonly justify using CPT 29130?

What related CPT codes should be considered when documenting finger or hand immobilization?

Which diagnoses listed in the page context commonly pair with CPT 29130 for coding purposes?

Who typically performs and documents the service represented by CPT 29130, and where is it documented?

References