CPT^® 21470, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Head

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21470 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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The provider treats a complicated fracture of the mandible, or lower jaw bone, to repair damage caused by blunt force trauma to the face. He accesses the fracture through multiple incisions and applies a fixation device to secure the fracture while it heals.

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21453 and 21462 during same surgical encounter

May I suggest you use Modifier 59 on 21453, you need to tell them it a separate procedure and you could also include Mod. 51 as a 2nd modifier. Also, make sure you are using the correct ICD10 dx code... [ Read More ]

MULTIPLE MANDIBLE FRACTURES

[B]You may want to consider CPT 21470 if the operative note supports it. See the "Tips" at the end. CPT 21470[/B] - Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches ... [ Read More ]

help need for mandible fracture

can someone please give some help on this, i am looking at 21462 & 21470...Thank you so very much... [ Read More ]

double mandible fracture??

i am looking at 21462 RT and 21470-LT am i correct? i could really use the help as this area is not in my comfort zone , i have attached op note file thanks in advance... [ Read More ]

double mandible fracture ?? help

i am looking at 21462 RT and 21470-LT am i correct? i could really use the help as this area is not in my comfort zone , i have attached op note file thanks in advance... [ Read More ]

anyone code mandible fracture?

[QUOTE="twizzle, post: 473142, member: 58771"] You are correct. 21462 is the most appropriate code. I thought maybe 21470 could be supported but only one incision was done....21470 usually needs multi... [ Read More ]

anyone code mandible fracture?

You are correct. 21462 is the most appropriate code. I thought maybe 21470 could be supported but only one incision was done....21470 usually needs multiple incisions. Shame the provider didn't docume... [ Read More ]

Mandible fracture

Good morning, Does anyone have any experience with CPT coding for Mandible fracture repairs? I have been given this assignment and need a little guidance. I have cases where the patient has closed,... [ Read More ]

21462 and 21470

Are you able to bill 21462 or 21470 more than once per session if there are multiple sides and multiple fractures of different parts of the mandible ? I am new to ENT coding and need some guidance on... [ Read More ]

Mandibular Fractures

Please help, I need help in coding the surgery for the fracture repair. DX: 1. left mandibular angle fracture - S02.652A 2. right parasymphysis mandibular fracture - S02.69XA Procedures: 1. Open re... [ Read More ]

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