CPT^® 23520, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 23520 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder.

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In this procedure, the provider performs a closed treatment of a sternoclavicular joint dislocation, which is abnormal separation of a joint. He performs this procedure without manipulation, or adjustment, of the separated bones nor is surgery necessary.

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