CPT 29580
Application of an Unna boot (strapping)
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 29580 mean?
CPT 29580 reports strapping with an Unna boot, a compression dressing applied from the foot up the lower leg. It describes the application itself, separate from evaluation or other procedures performed the same day.
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CPT 29580 at a glance
- Code
- 29580
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Strapping unna boot
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $42.97 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 29580?
CPT 29580 reports strapping with an Unna boot, a compression dressing applied from the foot up the lower leg. It describes the application itself, separate from evaluation or other procedures performed the same day. Its official short descriptor is "Strapping unna boot", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 29580 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 29580 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 29580 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 29580?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 29580 is $42.97 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 29580?
CPT 29580 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.