Podiatrists Guide to Billing and Coding Ace Wrap Application in Ankle Sprains

Below you will find answers to how to bill the use of an ACE wrap ankle sprains diagnosis and treatments:

Can you bill a 29540 strapping when you apply an ACE wrap to an ankle sprain:  The Answer is no you cannot.  An ACE wrap does not count as a strapping.  You can bill 99070 with the E and M code which is supplying of the ACE wrap

To read a good debate on whether an ACE wrap is a strapping read this thread here:

http://www.aapc.com/memberarea/forums/showthread.php?t=8849

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