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CPT code 29125: Short arm splint, static2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Houston, TX

Report this service when a clinician applies a rigid, nonmoving splint from the forearm across the wrist to the hand for short-arm immobilization.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality65.6K Medicare services in 2024

In Houston, TX, Medicare pays $80.00 for 29125 in the office and $42.19 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$80.00Office (non-facility)
$42.19Hospital or facility
+1.1%vs the national office rate ($79.16)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 29125 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 29125 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Houston, TX
  2. What 29125 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 29125 covers

A clinician applies a static splint extending from the forearm across the wrist to the hand to hold the area in a fixed position. It is commonly used in office, emergency, or other treatment settings for wrist and forearm injuries, including fractures or sprains that need immobilization. Unlike a dynamic splint, it does not permit controlled joint movement.

Report the service when the clinician applies the splint, not merely when a patient uses one previously applied. Document the treated side, the area immobilized, the static design, and the clinical reason for immobilization. The code has a 0-day global period, so same-day preoperative and postoperative care is included. When other procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and others at 50%. Bilateral reporting with modifier 50 is paid at 150%. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Houston, TX compares for 29125

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 29125 runs from $69.27 in Arkansas to $105.99 in San Benito County, CA. Houston, TX pays $80.00. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

29125 in Houston, TX vs other payment areas
  1. Houston, TX · this page$80.00
  2. Austin, TX · Texas$82.32+$2.32
  3. Beaumont, TX · Texas$73.57−$6.43
  4. Brazoria, TX · Texas$78.09−$1.91
  5. Dallas, TX · Texas$78.64−$1.36
  6. Fort Worth, TX · Texas$78.08−$1.92
  7. Galveston, TX · Texas$78.36−$1.64

Other areas in Texas first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

29125 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Rest of TexasTexas$75.82$39.68
Los Angeles, CACalifornia$89.76$44.72
Washington, DC areaDistrict of Columbia$91.03$46.17
Miami, FLFlorida$86.21$46.57
Chicago, ILIllinois$83.47$45.20
Manhattan, NYNew York$91.65$47.41
AlaskaAlaska$89.88$49.33
AlabamaAlabama$70.38$37.06

29125 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$69.27

$94.88

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29125 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$89.881
AL$70.381
AR$69.271
AZ$76.871
CA$83.78–$105.9929
CO$82.521
CT$84.721
DC$91.031
DE$78.221
FL$78.04–$86.213
GA$73.28–$80.772
GU$86.091
HI$86.091
IA$72.271
ID$72.791
IL$75.65–$83.474
IN$73.251
KS$71.931
KY$72.271
LA$72.16–$76.042
MA$81.98–$91.102
MD$79.79–$91.033
ME$73.24–$77.512
MI$74.35–$79.132
MN$78.781
MO$70.83–$76.303
MS$70.071
MT$79.151
NC$74.071
ND$77.371
NE$72.691
NH$81.241
NJ$85.61–$89.962
NM$74.801
NV$78.721
NY$75.28–$94.085
OH$73.981
OK$72.091
OR$78.03–$85.292
PA$74.09–$82.492
PR$79.771
RI$81.121
SC$74.171
SD$77.161
TN$72.331
TX$73.57–$82.328
UT$75.271
VA$77.26–$91.032
VI$79.771
VT$77.081
WA$81.82–$93.002
WI$74.571
WV$72.621
WY$78.381

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How the 29125 rate is calculated

Each of 29125’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 29125

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work0.49

0.49 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense1.79

1.79 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.09

0.09 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

2.3700

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$79.16

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Houston, TX inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

3,277

Code
29125
Physician work
0.49
Practice expense
1.79
Malpractice
0.09

GPCI2026.csv

102

Locality
Houston, TX
Physician work
1.008
Practice expense
0.993
Malpractice
1.376
Office calculation for 29125 in Houston, TX
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work0.49× 1.0080.4939
Practice expense1.79× 0.9931.7775
Malpractice0.09× 1.3760.1238
Total RVUs2.3952
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Houston, TX$80.00

Office: (0.49 × 1.008 + 1.79 × 0.993 + 0.09 × 1.376) × $33.4009 = $80.00

Facility: (0.49 × 1.008 + 0.65 × 0.993 + 0.09 × 1.376) × $33.4009 = $42.19

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Payment rules and modifiers for 29125

The CMS indicators that decide how 29125 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 29125

Short arm splint, static

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period000Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)1Bilateral with modifier 50 pays 150% of the fee schedule amount.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 50 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

29125 without 50 · national office

$79.16

Short arm splint, static

29125-50 · Bilateral: 150%

$118.74

Both sides on one line with modifier 50 are paid at 150% of the fee schedule amount (subject to multiple-procedure rules with other procedures).

When to use modifier 50

Codes related to 29125

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 29125
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Houston, TX
Same family
29126Short-arm splint, dynamicDynamic short arm splint application; selected when the splint permits controlled movement.$86.39
Used instead
29105Splint application, long arm, shoulder to handLong arm splint application when immobilization extends above the elbow.$99.08
29130Finger splint, static applicationStatic finger splint application for immobilization focused on a finger.$47.04
29131Splint application, dynamic fingerDynamic finger splint application when controlled movement is intended.$60.33

How 29125 has changed in Houston, TX

29125 · Office / nonfacility

$80.00

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $11.29 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $68.71 to $80.00 (16.4%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $68.71changed to$80.00

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 0.50 changed to 0.49
    • Practice expense RVU 1.50 changed to 1.79
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.09
    • Work GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.008
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.003 changed to 0.993
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.409 changed to 1.376

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $69.84changed to$68.71

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 1.46 changed to 1.50
    • Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.08

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $68.70changed to$69.84

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $69.45changed to$68.70

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 1.40 changed to 1.46
    • Malpractice RVU 0.10 changed to 0.09
    • Work GPCI 1.023 changed to 1.014
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.016 changed to 1.003
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.154 changed to 1.409

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $68.02changed to$69.45

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 1.33 changed to 1.40
    • Malpractice RVU 0.09 changed to 0.10
    • Work GPCI 1.032 changed to 1.023
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.029 changed to 1.016
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.900 changed to 1.154

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $67.51changed to$68.02

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 1.30 changed to 1.33

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $66.77changed to$67.51

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 1.23 changed to 1.30
    • Work GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.032
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.029
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.918 changed to 0.900

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $66.70changed to$66.77

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 1.26 changed to 1.23
    • Malpractice RVU 0.07 changed to 0.09
    • Work GPCI 1.020 changed to 1.026
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.020
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.936 changed to 0.918

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $67.72changed to$66.70

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 1.29 changed to 1.26

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $66.67changed to$67.72

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 1.27 changed to 1.29
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.012
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.946 changed to 0.936

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $66.38changed to$66.67

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Work GPCI 1.019 changed to 1.020
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.009
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.955 changed to 0.946

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $66.28changed to$66.38

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Malpractice RVU 0.06 changed to 0.07

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $65.95changed to$66.28

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $65.81changed to$65.95

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense RVU 1.25 changed to 1.27
    • Malpractice RVU 0.08 changed to 0.06
    • Work GPCI 1.014 changed to 1.019
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.004 changed to 1.006
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.939 changed to 0.955

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $67.40changed to$65.81

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 1.40 changed to 1.25
    • Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.014
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.002 changed to 1.004
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.923 changed to 0.939

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $67.40

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$80.00$42.19RVU26D
2026-07-01$80.00$42.19RVU26C
2026-04-01$80.00$42.19RVU26B
2026-01-01$80.00$42.19RVU26A
2025-10-01$68.71$41.13RVU25D
2025-07-01$68.71$41.13RVU25C
2025-04-01$68.71$41.13RVU25B
2025-01-01$68.71$41.13RVU25A
2024-10-01$69.84$42.13RVU24D
2024-07-01$69.84$42.13RVU24C
2024-04-01$69.84$42.13RVU24B
2024-03-09$69.84$42.13RVU24AR
2024-01-01$68.70$41.44RVU24A
2023-10-01$69.45$42.25RVU23D
2023-07-01$69.45$42.25RVU23C
2023-04-01$69.45$42.25RVU23B
2023-01-01$69.45$42.25RVU23A
2022-10-01$68.02$41.31RVU22D
2022-07-01$68.02$41.31RVU22C
2022-04-01$68.02$41.31RVU22B
2022-01-01$68.02$41.31RVU22A
2021-10-01$67.51$41.30RVU21D
2021-07-01$67.51$41.30RVU21C
2021-04-01$67.51$41.30RVU21B
2021-01-01$67.51$41.30RVU21A
2020-10-01$66.77$41.37RVU20D
2020-07-01$66.77$41.37RVU20C
2020-04-01$66.77$41.37RVU20B
2020-01-01$66.77$41.37RVU20A
2019-10-01$66.70$41.17RVU19D
2019-07-01$66.70$41.17RVU19C
2019-04-01$66.70$41.17RVU19B
2019-01-01$66.70$41.17RVU19A
2018-10-01$67.72$41.48RVU18D
2018-07-01$67.72$41.48RVU18C
2018-04-01$67.72$41.48RVU18B
2018-01-01$67.72$41.48RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$66.67$40.96RVU17D
2017-07-01$66.67$40.96RVU17C
2017-04-01$66.67$40.96RVU17B
2017-01-01$66.67$40.96RVU17A
2016-10-01$66.38$40.81RVU16D
2016-07-01$66.38$40.81RVU16C
2016-04-01$66.38$40.81RVU16B
2016-01-01$66.38$40.81RVU16A
2015-10-01$66.28$40.61RVU15D
2015-07-01$66.28$40.61RVU15C
2015-04-01$65.95$40.41RVU15B
2015-01-01$65.95$40.41RVU15A
2014-10-01$65.81$40.63RVU14D
2014-07-01$65.81$40.63RVU14C
2014-04-01$65.81$40.63RVU14B
2014-01-01$65.81$40.63RVU14A
2013-10-01$67.40$40.47RVU13D
2013-07-01$67.40$40.47RVU13C
2013-04-01$67.40$40.47RVU13B
2013-01-01$67.40$40.47RVU13AR

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Where the Houston, TX rate applies

Houston, TX is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 46 cities and communities in Texas. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

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29125 billing questions

How is this different from a dynamic short arm splint?

This code is for a static splint that holds the wrist and hand in a fixed position. Use the dynamic short arm code when the splint permits controlled movement.

What documentation supports reporting the application?

Record the reason for immobilization, the body area covered, laterality, and that the applied splint is static. The note should support that the clinician applied it during the encounter.

Does the code include same-day preoperative and postoperative care?

Yes. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care.

How is bilateral application reported?

For bilateral application, report modifier 50; CMS pays the bilateral procedure at 150%.

What happens when this is performed with another procedure in the same session?

The highest-valued procedure is paid in full, and other procedures are paid at 50%. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted, and co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 29125PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 3,277 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Houston, TXGPCI2026.csv, line 102 (RVU26D)

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