CPT^® 24665, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24665 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 treats a fracture at the head or neck of the radius, one of the bones in the forearm, through an incision at the elbow. He may excise a portion of bone and or apply screws or wires to hold the fracture in place.

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