CPT^® 26740, Under Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 26740 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

In this procedure, the provider performs a closed treatment of an articular fracture involving the metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint. Treatment does not include manipulation, or adjustment, of the fractured bone.

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26740 Is this right? My son was seen at dr - Small avulsion fracture by the knuckle

So one could use 26740 instead of the general E/M with a 25 modifier and a fracture cast/splint? Peace ?_?... [ Read More ]

Can you bill multiple fracture care

Help! I need to know if you can bill a 26740 and 25630 on the same hand Thanks... [ Read More ]

26740 Is this right? My son was seen at dr - Small avulsion fracture by the knuckle

[QUOTE="sherryjean27, post: 125883, member: 25605"]My son was referred to an ortho for a fractured finger. (Small avulsion fracture by the knuckle.) The dr used 2 velcro straps and wrapped them around... [ Read More ]

26740 Is this right? My son was seen at dr - Small avulsion fracture by the knuckle

My son was referred to an ortho for a fractured finger. (Small avulsion fracture by the knuckle.) The dr used 2 velcro straps and wrapped them around my sons fingers. Does this qualify for a 26740? Pl... [ Read More ]

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A series of breathing her incisions were made over the middle and distal phalanx, and subcutaneous flaps were raised. The full flexor tendon, along with a large portion of bone was identified within t... [ Read More ]

open reduction with fix....

Fracture Phalanx fixation

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