CPT® 24655, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 24655 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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Summary
The provider treats a fracture at the head or neck of the radius, one of the bones in the forearm, at its end near the elbow. He manually realigns the bones and applies a splint to maintain the position of the fracture until it heals.
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