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What is the procedure code for ORIF of distal phalanx fracture?
orif of right distal phalanx
What is the cpt code for closed treatment of sternum fracture?
The CPT code for closed treatment of a sternum fracture is 21800 - Closed treatment of sternal fracture, or 21810 - Percutaneous skeletal fixation of sternal fracture. The appropriate code would depend on the specific procedure performed.
What does medical service code 28400 CPT stand for?
Procedure code for: closed treatment of calcaneal fracture; without manipulation.
What does procedure code 27786 stand for?
CPT Code 27786- Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation.
What is the cpt code for removal of deep screws from a repaired fracture?
The CPT code for the removal of deep screws from a repaired fracture is typically 20670, which denotes the removal of a device, such as a screw or plate, from a fracture site. However, it’s essential to consult the most current coding guidelines or a medical coding professional, as specific codes may vary based on the procedure's details and the location of the fracture. Always ensure to check for any updates or specific instructions related to the procedure.
Does an open procedure to repair a fracture mean that the fracture was an open fracture?
No, an open procedure does not necessarily mean that a fracture was an open fracture. An open procedure only means that the fracture pieces could not be adequately stabilized for optimal healing without surgical intervention.No, somrtimes a closed fracture is best treated by surgical or open means. Installing screws or rods or plates may be necessary even though the bone never broke through the skin.
How do you code or what is the Icd 9 code for pubic rami fracture?
808.2 Closed fracture of pubis
Will an E-code always be used in conjunction with a diagnosis of a fracture?
will an e code always be used in conjunction with a diagnosis of a fracture? why or why not
What is the icd9 code for an old healed fracture?
It would be coded to a history code. What type of fracture was it stress, traumatic, or pathological?
What does the body do after fracture repair?
Once the procedure for fracture repair is completed, the body begins to produce new tissue to bridge the fracture site and rejoin the broken pieces
What is the cpt code for open reduction internal fixation distal radius fracture with debridement of the open fracture site?
what is the cpt code for OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION LEFT DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE
What is the cpt code for fracture phalanges?
28510
