CPT® 20696, Under General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 20696 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
Skeletal deformities or injuries such as fractures may need skeletal fixation devices for repair. Skeletal fixation devices, like pins, rods, or wires, are used to join two skeletal parts and maintain their normal alignment while helping in faster healing. Computer assisted stereotactic guidance is the methodology used to exactly locate and plan the external fixation approach.
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