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Incision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint CPT® Code range 27301- 27310

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint 27301-27310 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 27301- 27310
Section 27301-27310
Incision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint
27301
27303
27305
27306
27307
27310
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Excision of knee sinus tract/close to bursa
Agree, most likely 27301. At first look it seems like 27340, difficult to tell from the documentation if they actually excised the bursa or just the sinus tract. But when you read closely, "down from ... [ Read More ]
KNEE IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT
Why is there a wound, is it postoperative, like post TKA dehiscence? Was it a traumatic wound, non-healing other type surgical wound, chronic ulcer, etc? If arthrotomy look at 27310. Most joints have ... [ Read More ]
Irrigation and Debridement of Knee 11043 vs 27301 or 27310?
Hello Everyone, I'm not sure which code better fits this situation. Normally I'd go for a regular debridement code since that would include the irrigation, but the doctor wants to code 27301, but I'm... [ Read More ]
+20704 ABX Beads at same time as Spacer?
Okay folks...after much more research I found the answer to my own question LOL...it is an issue with the electronic coding book my organization has purchased. See below the parenthetic notes and CPT ... [ Read More ]
Amputation revision coding
I was always taught to code this as just a debridement code 11042-11047 depending on how deep he went. It wouldn't be a revision or a secondary closure. Or use cpt code 27301 if they have an abscess e... [ Read More ]
Unlisted Code vs. TKA Revision
[b]I really need help with this one!!![/b] Ok, now I'm doubting all of it - and thinking maybe 27301 or 27310 would be a better fit. I can type in more of the dictation if needed, but my original que... [ Read More ]
Fistula Tract - Knee!
this is a tough one to give you advice on based on just what you have posted. My first guess is 27310 or possibly 27301, but would really need to see an op note to offer better advice.... [ Read More ]
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