CPT^® 24164, Under Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24164 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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The provider removes a previously implanted prosthesis from the elbow joint. The implant being removed has a radial component.

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Excision of radial head

Dr documented excision of radial head & using cpt code 24164 (Implant removal-radial head), diagnosis is 813.05 (communited fx- radial head), I can't find a CPT code for excision of radial head. any h... [ Read More ]

Hardware Removal Confusion

I think it depends on the original surgery for the hardware, was it for a fracture (ORIF) repair 24685 (20680) or did the patient have an implant 24363 / 24666 (24160 or 24164).... [ Read More ]

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