CPT^® 21330, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Head

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21330 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Head.

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Summary

The provider reduces, or realigns, a complex nasal fracture, through a nasal incision, to restore function and cosmetic appearance. He applies a fixation device to maintain the position of the bone as it heals.

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closed or open reduction nasal fracture?

My response is 21336 and 21320, open treatment of nasal septal fx and closed treatment of nasal bone fx; your surgeon did not do a septoplasty, 30520, nor an open treatment of nasal fx, 21330, and the... [ Read More ]

closed or open reduction nasal fracture?

I think 30520 and 21320. My co-worker says 30520 and 21330, but can't drop 21330 to the bill because it is an edit. OP note says," Using a butter knife and manual manipulation, fractured bone of the... [ Read More ]

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