CPT^® 24495, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24495 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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The provider incises the fascia of a membrane enclosed compartment in the forearm to relieve pressure and increase blood flow in the presence of compartment syndrome, after an injury or surgery. He examines the brachial artery for signs of damage.

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fasciotomy

I have 2 questions: 1. Debridement and fasciotomy of forearm and upper arm with exploration of median nerve, brachial artery and vein and ulnar nerve. code 24495 fits but do I code the debridement ... [ Read More ]

Fasciotomy Upper Arm

Just wondering if you ever found a better code for this, I have one also and was thinking of using 24999 (with 24495 as the comparison code)...25020 doesn't fit as it is in the wrist, not the upper ar... [ Read More ]

Fasciotomy Upper Arm

My doctor is doing Decompression fasciotomy but he is high in the upper arm Even his incision is up near the axilla. I have a feeling I am going to have to use an unlisted code 24499 because 24495 i... [ Read More ]

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