CPT® 20694, Under General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 20694 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System.
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Summary
The provider removes an external fixation system while the patient is under anesthesia. Skeletal fixation devices are used to join two skeletal parts and maintain their normal alignment while helping in faster healing. An external fixation system, also called an external fixator or ex fix, is a fixation device that is placed inside of bones, and the device itself remains outside of the body, It enables the provider to make adjustments to the fixation externally and eliminates the need for invasive procedures. Once the defect has healed, the provider removes the external fixation system and any associated implants.
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