CPT 29705
Rmvl/bivlv full arm/leg cast
CPT 29705 at a glance
- Code
- 29705
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rmvl/bivlv full arm/leg cast
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 29705?
CPT 29705 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Rmvl/bivlv full arm/leg cast". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 29705 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 29705 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 29705 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 29705?
CPT 29705 is most associated with General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.