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CPT® 24516, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 24516 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow.

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The provider performs the treatment of the humeral shaft fracture. He uses internal fixation implants like intramedullary rod and may or may not use cerclage and or locking screws.

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How to code a non-union
Greetings and Salutations! I would code 24430 since the diagnosis is nonunion of a fracture. (24516 is treatment of an acute fracture and would require an "8" code and a date of injury). The reaso... [ Read More ]
How to code a non-union
I need some help in coding this surgery correctly. All help would be appreciated! PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left humerus fracture delayed union with soft tissue interposition. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS... [ Read More ]
Bbff question
Have a 15yo with a BBFF unstable - took to OR - Doctor is calling this a "closed reduction, internal fixation with IM rods" - a small incision is made at the proximal ulna (after visualizing under fl... [ Read More ]
Removal and revision of screws ORIF
This would fall in the global period if it's less than 90 days. I'm thinking a reduced service modifier and unplanned return to O.R. modifier using the same 24516 code. I hope to see some other feedba... [ Read More ]
Removal and revision of screws ORIF
Please help with codes! Surgeon previously performed ORIF of humerus (24516). Patient complains of shoulder pain, he finds 2 screws are loose. He removes them and then puts them back. I looked at 23... [ Read More ]
Nonunion midshaft humerus
Hello Pt had an nonunion midshaft humerus, status post intramedullary nail...Op note states "the fracture allowed placement of 2 cerclage wires. Bone graft was then packed into the fracture site. Th... [ Read More ]
Reduction and percutaneous Rush pins insertion
[b]? code fluoroscopy?[/b] When billing for 24516, can you also bill for fluoroscopy or is it included in procedure?... [ Read More ]
reduction proximal humerus fracture
I can't find a code for proximal humerus fracture treated with intramedullary rod. Can I use 24516? Also this was done with stab wounds not open. Thanks,... [ Read More ]
Reduction and percutaneous Rush pins insertion
[QUOTE="mbort, post: 61826, member: 10505"]look at 23615[/QUOTE] what code would you use for closed reduction and rush rod fixation humerus? 23615 or 24516? Unsure.........any help appreciated... [ Read More ]
Closed reduction with Intramedullary rod
I cheated and called the surgeons office for help. 24516. Seems appropriate. Yay. :)... [ Read More ]
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