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Manipulation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint CPT® Code range 27860- 27860

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint 27860-27860 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 27860- 27860
Section 27860-27860
Manipulation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint
27860
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24300 help
[U]Per AAOS[/U] - How should the manipulation of joint codes be applied? According to the National Correct Coding Initiative (chapter 1) as well as the AAOS GSD, manipulation of a joint is normally ... [ Read More ]
Can 29895 be billed with 29897 & 29891
Hello, Can 29895 be billed with 29897 & 29891? I got a edit saying 29895 was a component of comprehensive code 29897. But I found this on AANA and I am now questioning myself. CPT Code: 29897 Arthro... [ Read More ]
shoulder manipulation with arthrogram?
See that's the problem with the radiology part.... I don't see adequate documentation for the arthrogram (23350), AND you can't do an articular joint injection (20610) anyway along with the arthrogram... [ Read More ]
Subtalar exam/Arthrogram
I have a couple of questions. 1. Our doc is doing an "examination under anesthesia, left subtalar joint" - I can't find a code for this. Would it fall under 27860 for the ankle? 2. He is doing ... [ Read More ]
MUA of toe?
hi guys! my only suggestion to you is to bill 27860 (fixation of ankle joint) nothing is pointing directly to a "toe" manipulation. if you are billing for anesthesia i would suggest using the ASA code... [ Read More ]
(POD) Professional Vs. Facility
Under Code 29898 Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive -- AAOS states included is articular shaving, chondroplasty and debridement so this might be y... [ Read More ]
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