CPT^® 24675, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24675 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 of the ulna, one of the bones in the forearm, at its proximal end, or 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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fracture codes-elbow

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