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Amputation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint CPT® Code range 27590- 27598

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint 27590-27598 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 27590- 27598
Section 27590-27598
Amputation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint
27590
27591
27592
27594
27596
27598
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If all in the global I would have done 27880-RTor LT 27598-58, RT or LT 27590 -27592 58, RT or... [ Read More ]
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Pt. had a BKA, than a knee disarticulation and now presents for a AKA all on the same leg. Do I use the re-amputation or the AKA 27590 with a 79 modifier for furthering of disease? I billed for the ... [ Read More ]
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