Strapping and Taping - (CPG143)

Cigna covers rigid, non‑elastic strapping only for specified diagnoses when billed with CPT 29280 (hand/finger), 29540 (ankle/foot) or 29550 (toes) and lists many specific ICD‑10 codes; strapping for shoulder, chest/thorax, hip, elbow/wrist, knee, back and elastic/Kinesio or other therapeutic taping is considered investigational or not separately billable. Coverage requires documentation of medical necessity (clinical rationale, history/objective exam, treatment plan with goals), use of the exact listed ICD‑10 code and appropriate 7th‑character encounter (e.g., A/B/D), and any taping done as part of therapy must be included in therapy CPT time rather than billed with strapping codes.

"Strapping is considered medically necessary for the management of immobilization of a joint and restriction of movement with strapping tape (i."

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