CPT® Code 27638 - Excision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and ... - AAPC
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27638 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia …
3 Strategies Help You Code Bone Biopsy Procedures Correctly
Sep 26, 2005 · For example, he takes a bone biopsy of the distal tibia and a separate bone biopsy of the talus. Coding solution: You should report two units of 20245. Although the surgeon biopsied two …
CPT® Code 27752 - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 27752 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures …
Orthopedic | Know the Ropes When You Tackle Pilon Fracture Coding
Feb 17, 2005 · A pilon" or tibial plafond fracture is an intra-articular fracture of the distal tibia " says Kenneth Swal MD an orthopedic surgeon in Dallas. "These injuries are usually caused by a trauma …
CPT® Code 73590 - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging ... - AAPC
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 73590 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic …
Excision of bony ossicles | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
May 11, 2017 · Can CPT 27360 partial excision (craterization,saucerization, or diaphysectomy) of bone, femur, proximal tibia and/or fibula (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess) be used for excision of bony …
ICD-10-CM Code for Fracture of lower end of tibia - AAPC
ICD-10 code S82.3 for Fracture of lower end of tibia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -Injuries to the knee and lower leg
Look to 27824-27825 for Salter II Fracture : Reader Questions
Jun 15, 2007 · Salter-Harris II fractures are particular to pediatric patients because they involve the growth plate of the distal tibia. In this type of fracture, the epiphysis and growth plate separate …
Highlight These Key Terms To Choose Between 20690 and 20692 - AAPC
Sep 16, 2015 · The tibia and forearm accept a ring fixator more readily,” he adds. The pelvis is an exception, though, Mallon says. And coders may have particular difficulty with pelvic cases. …
Solve Pilon Fracture Puzzles with These Tips : Fracture Coding
Aug 10, 2011 · When reporting a closed treatment for a pilon fracture, you should use code 27825 (Closed treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular portion of distal tibia [eg, pilon or tibial …