clavicle fracture with ORIF
what is the cpt code for OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION LEFT DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE
It keep it simple, a surgeon cuts you open (open reduction) and then attaches the two sides of the clavicle together (internal fixation) usually using a plate that is screwed on top of the clavicle, but they may also use an internal pin.
23585 - ORIF scapula fx. w/ internal fixation
28485
79.39
27244
what is the cpt code for OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION LEFT DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE
internal fixation
Generally ORIF is the prefferred method of TX for a comminuted FX, which is "open reduction internal fixation."
nuraing diagnosis and intervintion for internal fixation
The CPT code for an open reduction with internal fixation of a zygomatic fracture is typically 21310. This code specifically refers to the surgical procedure involving the repair of zygomatic bone fractures through surgical intervention. Always consult the latest coding guidelines or a coding professional for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
It's a surgical procedure to line up broken bones and use hardware to keep them aligned properly for optimal healing.