CPT® 23680, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 23680 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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Summary
In this procedure, the provider performs an open treatment of the shoulder dislocation, which is an abnormal separation of a joint. He makes an incision to open the shoulder joint and reduces, or realigns the dislocation. Also, he performs an open repair of a surgical or anatomical neck fracture of the upper end of the humerus with or without using internal fixation implants such as pins or screws.
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