CPT^® 24685, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 24685 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, through an incision at the elbow. He may apply screws or wires to hold the fracture in place.

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