CPT® 26650, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Hand and Fingers
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 26650 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Hand and Fingers.
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Summary
The provider manipulates a fracture with displaced bones in the joint at the base of the thumb near the wrist to restore normal alignment and facilitate healing. He inserts wires or pins directly through the skin into the bones to hold them in place while they heal.
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