CPT^® 26705, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26705 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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The provider treats a major metacarpophalangeal dislocation by manipulating it under anesthesia. He performs the procedure to correct deformity, restore function, and relieve pain.

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